2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S vs. 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4
To start off, both 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 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, 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S | 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |