2006 Peugeot 307 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 307 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 307 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 307 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
