2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vs. 2004 Porsche 911 3.8

To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe and 2004 Porsche 911 3.8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 3.8 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 3.8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911 3.8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 3.8 (408 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 2004 Porsche 911 3.8
Make Porsche Porsche
Model 911 911
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 3589 cc 3822 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 408 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 17.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 11.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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