2007 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mahindra Scorpio would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 985 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
