2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Porsche | Xedos |
| Model | Carrera GT | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
