2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 68 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Vitara | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1695 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
