2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter

To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 418 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.

Because 2004 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 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sprinter, 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Porsche 911 2008 Toyota Sprinter
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 911 Sprinter
Year Released 2004 2008
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3595 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 0 HP
Torque 377 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 79.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 71.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1097 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4180 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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