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. Both 2011 Porsche 911 and 2012 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (408 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 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 | 3800 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |