1999 Pontiac Rageous vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Rageous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Rageous would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 710 kg more than 2012 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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Rageous | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Rageous | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2451 mm |
