2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 2009 Porsche 911 and 1998 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (341 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 284 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 92 L |
