2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet vs. 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic
To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic 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 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic. (316 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic. 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, both vehicles can yield 370 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
