2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 SSC Aero
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SSC Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SSC Aero would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 717 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2006 SSC Aero.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 SSC Aero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2006 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 967 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2006 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Porsche | SSC |
| Model | 911 | Aero |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1090 mm |
