2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |