2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 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 30 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
