Jim_K

I've been following the discussion of 964 vs. 993 with interest as I am currently considering both cars.

What about the pros/cons of a RS America vs. 993......prices seem to be much closer.

Jim

RSAErick

Well, I've driven both of these fine cars. Comparing them is easy to do, but many of the differences come down to personal preferences. Off the top of my head, I'd personally break it down something like this:

993 advantages:
looks
rear suspension
horsepower
no valve adjustment
steering (for street)
ride (street)
6-speed

993 disadvantages:
weight
steering (for track)

RSA advantages:
weight
steering (for track)
rarity (resale value?)

RSA disadvantages:
rough street ride
steering (for street)
5-speed

As you probably know, the performace of these two cars are nearly identical. If you wanted the car primarily to excel on the street, then I'd go with the 993. If you wanted the car primarily to excel on the track, I'd get the RSA.

Good luck with whichever one of the great cars you end up with.

Erick

wjk_glynn

Very true. In fact this is the same for all 964 C2 Coupes (5-speed) -vs- 993 C2 Coupes (6-speed).

You can see a summary of 964 and 993 road test results at the following link:

http://www.weissach.net/964-993_RoadTestSummary.html

Karl.

Konrad

This one sways me to the RSA camp:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2448486484

No affiliation. Just appreciation for what appears to be a lovely example, minus the rear lid badge.
Is anyone familiar with the exhaust on this car?