1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Top Speed | 309 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
