2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 968 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
