2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2011 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 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
