2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
Make | Porsche | Koenigsegg |
Model | 911 | Agera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 927 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 1100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |