2009 Porsche 911 Carrera vs. 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic

To start off, both 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic.

Because 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 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, 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera. 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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