2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 TVR T 350
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR T 350 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2004 TVR T 350. (346 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 TVR T 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 TVR T 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2004 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 911 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
