2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet vs. 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic. (316 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 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, 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic. 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet | 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |