2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Daewoo Lacetti

To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 and 2012 Daewoo Lacetti were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP) has 300 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Lacetti. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Lacetti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Lacetti. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Lacetti.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Porsche 911 2012 Daewoo Lacetti
Make Porsche Daewoo
Model 911 Lacetti
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 408 HP 108 HP
Torque 420 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4435 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 60 L


 

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