2010 Acura RL vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Acura RL is newer by 4 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura RL | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | RL | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 67 L |