2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet vs. 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster
To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet and 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet and 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster are equipped with a 3,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster. (404 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 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, both vehicles can yield 420 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| 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 | 408 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
