1996 Porsche 993 vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2005 Saleen S7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
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, 2005 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Porsche | Saleen |
| Model | 993 | S7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2692 mm |
