2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, both 2009 Porsche 911 and 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 911 | Brera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
