2005 Porsche 996 vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 996 and 2005 TVR T 350 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 TVR T 350. (345 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 TVR T 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2005 TVR T 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 TVR T 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR T 350. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 996 | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 996 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
