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 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (500 HP @ 6000 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 15 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 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (650 Nm @ 1950 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 530 HP 500 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 699 Nm 650 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 1950 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 1660 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4478 mm 4478 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 67 L


 

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