2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (530 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 67 L |
