2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 288 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 64 L |
