1998 Porsche 993 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1998 Porsche 993 and 1998 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 Porsche 993 and 1998 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Porsche 993. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 993 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 993 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 443 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |