2004 Porsche GT2 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche GT2 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche GT2 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | GT2 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 456 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
