2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
