2002 Toyota Soarer vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 250 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2002 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Soarer | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Soarer | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |