2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 vs. 2011 Porsche 911 GT3
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 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 GT3.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911 GT3. 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 GT3 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 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 GT3 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 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 | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
