2012 Hyundai ix35 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix35 and 2012 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai ix35 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
Model | ix35 | 911 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |