1994 GMC Typhoon vs. 1994 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1994 GMC Typhoon and 1994 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 GMC Typhoon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 GMC Typhoon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 GMC Typhoon should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 GMC Typhoon weights approximately 385 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1994 GMC Typhoon (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 GMC Typhoon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 911. 1994 GMC Typhoon has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 GMC Typhoon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 GMC Typhoon | 1994 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Typhoon | 911 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
