2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4. 2008 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 57 L |