2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 568 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (542 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac GTO | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | GTO | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 650 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |