2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger 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 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3823 cc | 3596 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 | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |