2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche 911 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3822 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |