2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 vs. 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS 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 Targa 4 and 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 | 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | |
| 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 | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
