2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fiesta | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
