2006 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 BMW M6 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M6 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |