2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 and 2011 Saab 9-4X were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Saab 9-4X (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 9-4X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2011 Saab 9-4X 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. 2011 Saab 9-4X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | Porsche | Saab |
| Model | 911 | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
