2012 Hyundai Equus vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 517 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Equus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Equus | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Equus | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 67 L |
