2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 850 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Tahoe | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |