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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 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 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 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 | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 473 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 79 L |