2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S vs. 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic
To start off, both 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic are equipped with a 3,823 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S weights approximately 895 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S | 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4s Tiptronic | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
