2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 827 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche 911 | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 911 | Beetle |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |