2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2004 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2004 Porsche Carrera GT and 2004 Rover Streetwise were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 520 more horse power than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 Rover Streetwise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Rover Streetwise, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2004 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | Carrera GT | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 50 L |
