1999 Porsche 911 vs. 1994 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche 911 | 1994 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
