2000 Opel Agila vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Agila would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Agila, 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Agila | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Agila | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
