2005 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |
