2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 149 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 79 L |
