2012 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2012 Saab 05-Sep. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 338 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Saab 05-Sep. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Saab 05-Sep | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Saab | Porsche |
| Model | 05-Sep | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1928 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5009 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
