2001 Acura RL vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2001 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura RL weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
