Old vs. New Porsche 911

That’s true. I once drove the 992 on the highway, and when I pressed the accelerator just a little to accelerate, I was shocked by the sheer power. It was almost scary, and I couldn’t help but say, “Wow! It’s this amazing even in the base model! Do we even need the Turbo or GT3?”

The handling on mountain roads is incredibly precise, not quite GT3 level but close.

My husband also says,

I think the development of the 911 always keeps air-cooled Porsche owners in mind.
The goal isn’t to beat rival cars but to surpass the old 911s.
Some air-cooled Porsche fans say “modern Porsches since water cooling aren’t really Porsches,” so I think there’s a strong desire to build a 911 that those people can accept.
I feel that especially strongly with the 992. It almost feels like an obsession.
Given today’s strict environmental and safety regulations, I think they tried to resurrect the air-cooled Porsche spirit in a modern car.
You can really feel the air-cooled vibe in its looks, driving, and sound.
Having owned various models like the 964, GT3, Panamera, Boxster, and Cayenne, and experienced many old and new 911s, I can say the 992 is a seriously crafted, super high-performance sports car and a genuine 911.

Makes sense.

I suspect people who say “the 992 isn’t fun” might be those who enjoy cars with quirks, untamed character, or imperfections, and find joy in mastering them.

For those people, the 992 might feel too well-behaved and not exciting enough.

Personally, I’m not a fan of people who give off a dangerous vibe, so I’m not into those kinds of cars either.
(What am I even talking about? lol)

In that sense, the 992 is the most predictable and enjoyable Porsche I’ve ever driven.

It never surprises me with scary moves, its power feels just right, and its high performance lets me fully trust the car and drive with confidence.

Of course, this is partly personal preference, so opinions will vary, but at least in our household, the conclusion is that “the 992 is a super high-performance sports car that delivers great satisfaction.”