2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 911 and 2001 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
