2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2355 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 79 L |
