2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2013 Acura TL. (279 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TL weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (343 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2013 Acura TL | |
Make | Porsche | Acura |
Model | 911 | TL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1452 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |