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 115 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 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 80 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.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 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 | Convertible | Convertible |
| 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 | 385 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
