2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Vector M12
To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 and 2004 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vector M12 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Vector M12 (576 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2004 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Porsche | Vector |
| Model | 911 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
