2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 542 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Porsche | Acura |
| Model | 911 | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
