2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 2009 Porsche 911 and 2001 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,596 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
