1977 Porsche 911 vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 Porsche 996 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 911. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 911 | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |
