2000 Porsche 996 vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Porsche 996. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche 996. (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche 996 | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Porsche | Opel |
| Model | 996 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2737 mm |
