2004 Porsche GT2 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche GT2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 2004 Porsche GT2 and 1997 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche GT2. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche GT2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche GT2 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | GT2 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 424 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
