2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 760 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 911 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 82 L |
