2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2007 Porsche 911 and 2007 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Porsche 911 2007 Toyota Avensis
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 911 Avensis
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3824 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 82.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 293 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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