2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Q7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
