2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic vs. 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic

To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic and 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic weights approximately 203 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automatic 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic
Make Porsche Porsche
Model 911 911
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 3596 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 473 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 76.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 280 km/hour 310 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.1 seconds 4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1452 kg 1655 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 67 L


 

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