2011 Porsche 911 Carrera vs. 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera and 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera and 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 345 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Because 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 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, both vehicles can yield 390 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
Make Porsche Porsche
Model 911 911
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 3600 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 345 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 390 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 1389 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1808 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1311 mm 1311 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 67 L


 

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