2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 996 and 2001 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2001 Porsche 996 and 2001 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,596 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 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 3 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 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 996 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 996 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |