2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1295 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2451 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
