2000 Pontiac Piranha vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Piranha | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Piranha | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
