2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S vs. 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S and 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S weights approximately 197 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 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 GT3 RS 4.0 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S | 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
