2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 8 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP) has 169 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2751 mm |
