2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2010 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
