2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Porsche | Peugeot |
| Model | 911 | iOn |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Horse Power | 456 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
