2004 Acura TL vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 Acura TL. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 208 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Acura TL, 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 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | TL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
