2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 and 2006 Toyota Camry 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 186 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry, 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Porsche 911 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 911 Camry
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2999 cc
Horse Power 376 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 268 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.9 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 70 L


 

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