2000 Toyota Picnic vs. 2011 Porsche 911

To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2000 Toyota Picnic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 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 2011 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic, 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Picnic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Toyota Picnic 2011 Porsche 911
Make Toyota Porsche
Model Picnic 911
Year Released 2000 2011
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1988 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 1389 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1311 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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