2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 and 2006 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (206 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.

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 Saab 03-Sep, 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 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Porsche 911 2006 Saab 03-Sep
Make Porsche Saab
Model 911 03-Sep
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 376 HP 206 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.4 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 306 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 7.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.9 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 62 L


 

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