2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (620 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
