1999 Porsche 996 vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2007 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Porsche 996.
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 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche 996 | 2007 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | 996 | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
