2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 2010 Porsche 911 and 2011 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche 911 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 429 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |