2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Porsche 911 and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 154 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 473 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |