Two lovable cars

I would like to keep every Porsche I own, but there are two that I would like to own.

It was created at about the same timeBoxster GTS (981 model) and 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991.1)It is.

Boxster GTS (Type 981)

911 Carrera 4GTS (991.1)

Both are "GTS" grade, meaning Grand Touring Sport, and both have NA engines with six horizontally opposed cylinders before noise and environmental regulations were as stringent as they are now.

The 911 GTS is the last NA engine in the Carrera series at this time.The 3.8-liter naturally aspirated engine delivers 430 PS, or 113 hp per liter.

The popular options of the "three sacred treasures" such as the Sport Chrono Package, PASM, and Sport Exhaust are included from the start, and the grade combines a high level of driving performance, comfort, and sensuality.

Differences that can be seen when comparing GTS to each other

Recently, I had a chance to compare these two vehicles again, and I would like to venture a comparative discussion of my impressions.

After driving a 911 Carrera 4GTS, I would drive a Boxster GTS.

The first thing you feel is, 'What a nimble and fluttering Boxster!I'm impressed. Anyway, there is no cadence to the feel and movement of everything.All the movements are curvilinear, and they move in very beautiful arcs.

First of all, the ride is mild and comfortable, and the tires keep a firm grip on the road surface. When the steering wheel is turned, the vehicle smoothly changes direction with a moderate response that is not too quick, and the vehicle goes around curves in a beautiful midship-like trajectory, as if drawing a circle with a compass.

Great feeling, very fun to drive. Makes you want to take any number of curves.

And if you open the roof.The pleasant sound from the sports exhaust is enough to lift one's spirits even at low rpm.If you don't like the bubbling sound, just close the sport exhaust valve. This will produce a clear and grainy exhaust note.

I think this is due to the fact that the proportion of mechanical sound is less than that of the pre-987, and the exhaust sound is larger. So those who expect the old mechanical flat 6 sound may find it a bit lacking.

In terms of this sonic flair.The bubbling sound is much louder and flashier in the Boxster GTS.On the other hand.The bass is not very powerful, and this is better than the 911 GTS.

With a vehicle weight of only 1300 kg, even the 3.4-liter engine does not cause any teethiness at low speeds, allowing for comfortable acceleration and deceleration, and excellent drivability in town. And most importantly, even with the engine running at a certain level, the speed is not too high.The Boxster GTS can be enjoyed in any situation.

After driving the Boxster GTS, I drove the 911 Carrera 4GTS.

On the other hand, if you drive a 911 Carrera 4GTS, you'll get the feeling that, "How gutsy, how stable, how awesome!The first impression of the 911 is that it is a very stiff feeling compared to the Boxster. This is due in large part to the fact that the 911 is a four-wheel drive car, but even if we exclude this, the 911 still has a stiffer feeling than the Boxster.

However, it's like the differences between car models from other manufacturers.Intentional difference in setting rather than due to differences in vehicle size.It is better to say.

The ride is clearly firmer than that of the Boxster GTS, as it feels like it grabs the road by the eagle, but that doesn't hinder its everyday use at all. Perhaps it is because theThe level of the road surface conditions are such that there are some situations where you may not like it if you put your wife or girlfriend in the front passenger seat.And if you want to use it as a date car, the Boxster GTS is better.

Driving the 911GTS on a winding road, of course it feels completely different from the Boxster.The handling is more solid and the road conditions are easier to understand than in the Boxster.The way traction is applied, as if the load on the heavy rear end pushes the car out from behind, is unique to the 911, and can be fully felt even in the four-wheel-drive Carrera 4.

Compared to the Boxster, which turns like a circle on a compass.The 911 has a strong element of attraction, as it turns quickly inward around the rear and exits corners with strong traction.This is the fun of the 911, which can be made to turn even more comfortably with just one load application, making it impossible to stop honing one's driving skills.

As far as sound goes.The mix of the heavy bass of the intake and exhaust sounds echoing through the room is really powerful.My wife says.The sound of the 911GTS is a flat 6 multi-instrument orchestraThe sound of the GTS is said to be "very powerful". The sound of the GTS is powerful enough to be described as such.

In town, the 3.8-liter engine is indeed too roomy, and there are no occasions when the engine is revved as much as in the Boxster. However, the sound of the engine is enjoyable even at low rpms, so it is not a frustrating experience in town.

Commonality in terms of GTS

Although these two cars are the same GTS grade and were designed and produced at the same time, as mentioned above, there are significant differences.

However, there are many similarities. That is the concept behind the GTS grade.

S grade or higher, less than GT3/4. It is designed to be both fast, comfortable, and fun on the street, and has almost no racing car elements.This is where it differs greatly from the GT series grades.

So these two cars are really fun to drive in any situation. Although the GT series is stronger in terms of momentary enjoyment and excitement, the GTS is more comfortable and enjoyable throughout the entire journey, from leaving the garage, arriving at the destination, and returning home.

The name "Grand Touring Sport" is true to its name.These are two cars that should be chosen by driving enthusiasts rather than car enthusiasts.