1999 Pontiac GTO vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 47 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac GTO | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | GTO | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 3164 cc |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1152 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
