2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet vs. 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 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, 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2451 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
