2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Aventador

To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Aventador weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador (690 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2013 Lamborghini Aventador 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. 2013 Lamborghini Aventador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Porsche 911 2013 Lamborghini Aventador
Make Porsche Lamborghini
Model 911 Aventador
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Middle
Engine Size 3800 cc 6500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 700 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 8250 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 690 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 7-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4465 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1808 mm 2260 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1135 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 90 L


 

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