2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 and 2004 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2004 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 996 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 (563 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2004 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
