2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Hyundai i20

To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 and 2008 Hyundai i20 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2008 Hyundai i20
Make Porsche Hyundai
Model 911 i20
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3824 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.8:1 17:01
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 288 km/hour 163 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 16 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1226 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2525 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 4.2 L/100km


 

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