2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RL weights approximately 123 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 67 L |
