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911 993 vs 996 compared
A live, side-by-side comparison of the Porsche 911 993 (1994–98) and 996 (1998–04): asking prices, how many are for sale, how fast they sell, and which holds value. Built from 7,387 listings, updated daily.
| 911 993 | 911 996 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 1994–98 | 1998–04 |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Water-cooled |
| Median asking | $129,999 | $37,700 |
| Typical range | $88,888–$219,979 | $28,888–$55,603 |
| For sale now | 265 | 759 |
| Median days listed | 45 | 48 |
| Past year | — | -14% |
Carrera S spec & market, head to head
| 993 Carrera S | 996 Carrera S | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L NA flat-6 | 3.6L NA flat-6 |
| Power | 285 hp | 315 hp |
| Torque | 251 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 5.3s | 4.9s |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 177 mph |
| Weight | ~3,131 lb | ~3,020 lb |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Transmission | 6-spd manual / Tiptronic | 6-spd manual / Tiptronic S |
| Live market · updated 2026-10-08 | ||
| Median ask | — | — |
| For sale now | 2 | — |
| Median days listed | — | — |
| Value per 10k mi | -4.9% | -5.2% |
993 Carrera S: Wide Turbo body, non-turbo.
Which should you buy?
The 996 is the more affordable way in at a median of $37,700, about $92,299 less than the 993 ($129,999). There are more 996s for sale (759 vs 265), so it is the easier one to shop. The 993 is air-cooled and the 996 water-cooled, the single biggest character difference between them.
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