2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Automatic vs. 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Automatic. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Automatic weights approximately 119 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Automatic. (400 Nm @ 4600 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 Targa 4S Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 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 | 3824 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |