2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. (283 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 494 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Routan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
