2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
