2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Scion xA
To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 and 2006 Scion xA 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 (415 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2006 Scion xA. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 499 kg more than 2006 Scion xA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Scion xA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Scion xA. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2006 Scion xA | |
| Make | Porsche | Scion |
| Model | 911 | xA |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
