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Owning both a 993 and a 991 right now, I've had the last couple of months to compare the two. Both have their positives and negatives. If I had the space and money I would keep both.
The 991 is a MACHINE!!! The PDK is amazing, the noises it makes, esp. with the optional sports exhaust are just amazing. The pop's and burbles on downshifts when you are on a nice twisty road are a blast!. It has a lot of creature comforts, and ultimately a lot more space for my 6'4" frame.
The 993 on the other hand is so good, because it is smaller and nimbler. There is something to be said for rowing your own gears and working with the clutch. The smell of the oil cooled engine is one-of-a-kind. It has the classic good looks. Even though the engine has >100 hp less, compared to the 991, it is fast, powerful, and never keeps you longing for more. The handling of the 993 with PSS10's is just as good as the 991, although at the limit the 991 nannies can safe your bacon. The 993 can't, you have to do it all yourself.
I am so torn up about having to sell the 993. If it only had a few more inches of interior room it would be my forever car!!
Owning both a 993 and a 991 right now, I've had the last couple of months to compare the two. Both have their positives and negatives. If I had the space and money I would keep both.
The 991 is a MACHINE!!! The PDK is amazing, the noises it makes, esp. with the optional sports exhaust are just amazing. The pop's and burbles on downshifts when you are on a nice twisty road are a blast!. It has a lot of creature comforts, and ultimately a lot more space for my 6'4" frame.
The 993 on the other hand is so good, because it is smaller and nimbler. There is something to be said for rowing your own gears and working with the clutch. The smell of the oil cooled engine is one-of-a-kind. It has the classic good looks. Even though the engine has >100 hp less, compared to the 991, it is fast, powerful, and never keeps you longing for more. The handling of the 993 with PSS10's is just as good as the 991, although at the limit the 991 nannies can safe your bacon. The 993 can't, you have to do it all yourself.
I am so torn up about having to sell the 993. If it only had a few more inches of interior room it would be my forever car!!
Great comparison, thanks for sharing. I have often wondered if the 993 with updated suspension handled as well as the modern cars. In your experience, it seems like it does. I also agree with the amount of power in the 993. It's not overwhelming but it feels powerful and feels like enough to me.
08-06-2017, 01:10 AM
