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I have found myself back in the market for another 993 rather sooner than expected after an Audi TT took a dislike to my car

After searching around for a replacement have dug up a couple of C4's that I had not previously considered when buying my last car. I know all the arguments for and against four wheel drive in the 964, but does this carry over into the 993?

Taking cost and condition out of the equation is one car better than the other?

Thanks,

William

 

Better in what way? What exactly are you looking for? If you want a winter/snow driver I suppose the C4 will be a better ticket than a C2. At any rate If I wanted a daily driver I would be looking at a C4 to be covered in all aspects. On track though the C2 is a better proposition in my book.

 

Personally, I prefer the C4 overall -- and I've owned several of each. In dry conditions, the cars feel pretty much indentical ... because they are, with only 4 percent of the traction going to the front wheels unless there's traction loss at the rear. But in the wet or the snow, the C4 definitely feels more glued to the road. Plus, you get limited slip and ADB standard.

But on the track, I can see where the C2 might be preferred for the traditional 911 experience.

Vic
95 C4 cab

 

To be honest, I think far too much fuss is made about the wet/snow grip levels of a C4 over the C2. I have found that both 993's grip surprisingly well in those conditions, given the superior traction due to the rear engine/rear wheel drive concept. Many standard BMW's struggle alot more, with their front engine/rear wheel drive setup.

If, however, the conditions are really rough, then your 993 is simply not going to make it, and the rear end will catch you up sooner than you can react - be it a C4 or C2.

Not quite so on the track. Here, a C4 gives you more leeway until the rear breaks away. But if and when it does, it's unforgiving, and very difficult to control. In a C2, the drift will come earlier, but the car gives you more time to control it and bring the rear back. Which I guess is why drift experts always favour C2's, 'cos a controlled drift is easier.

My impression is you will notice the difference between a C2 and C4 on track, but not in everyday use - which is probably exactly the opposite of why people would choose a C4 to begin with!

My views!

woodcock

 

Owned both. Prefer C2 for lighter weight feel and much more enjoyable at the track. To each his own.