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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.

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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 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 Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3589 cc 2358 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 326 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 70 L


 

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