{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DEBATE! 997 vs 991: Which Porsche 911 is truly better?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/debate-997-vs-991-which-porsche-911-is-truly-better","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/663816af21435d0012a2e8a3/e/68c6b08286eb67a6f6c322a4/media.mp3","description":"997.2 vs 991.2 — which Porsche 911 is truly better?In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will put two modern Porsche icons head-to-head: the 2009–2012 997.2 Carrera S and the 2016–2019 991.2 Carrera S. We dig into the specs, the ownership realities, and most importantly, what it feels like behind the wheel.From size and weight to steering feel, NA vs turbo power delivery, interior design, and daily livability, this is the deep-dive debate enthusiasts have been waiting for. And just when you think it’s settled, Derek introduces a curveball!What we cover:Why the 997.2 is seen as the “last classic-sized” 911Hydraulic steering feel vs Porsche’s class-leading EPASNaturally aspirated vs turbocharged: which delivers more fun?Exhaust notes, pops & burbles, and sound characterInterior differences: simple and driver-focused vs tech-forwardDaily-driver comfort vs weekend “therapy drive” engagementThe 991.1 as a potential modern classic sleeper Which one would you choose: 997.2, 991.2, or 991.1? Let us know in the comments!Porsche 911, Porsche 997.2, Porsche 991.2, Porsche 991.1, Carrera S, 997 vs 991, Porsche buyers guide, Porsche comparison, hydraulic steering, NA vs turbo, Rennthusiast Radio, Porsche ownership#Porsche #Porsche911 #997 #991 #RennthusiastRadio #PorscheLife #PorscheComparison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":127.04,"endTime":135.76,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/2013_Porsche_911_Carrera_4S_%28991%29_%289626546987%29.jpg","quote":"...h one is better when we look at the 997.2 Porsche 911 versus the 991.2 Porsche 911. So, Derek and I hav...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":267.2,"endTime":273.92,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 17 Porsche","url":"/cars/porsche/917","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/PORSCHE_917_Lang_Kurz.jpg","quote":"Derek, you go through cars like water. You've had, I don't even know at this point, 12, 15, 17, Porsche, I've had 70, 80 different cars over my time and, and like, you know, I was the serial experiencer and then I met my friend Will","canonicalId":"car:porsche:917","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9523809523809522,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Auge=mit (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1241.68,"endTime":1245.12,"type":"car","title":"Porsche Boxster","url":"/cars/porsche/boxster","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Porsche_718_Boxster_GTS_4.0_1X7A0320.jpg","quote":"...ool. It's something I'm considering doing with my Boxster, my 981 just to kind of mess around with it and f...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:boxster","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1586.88,"endTime":1591.28,"type":"car","title":"Porsche Carrera T","url":"/cars/porsche/carrera-gt","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/1959_Porsche_356_Carrera_GT_Paul_Pietsch_Classic_2025_DSC_9002.jpg","quote":"...makes. There was a video that was done on the 992 Carrera T comparing it to a couple of different models. The...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:carrera gt","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.9473684210526316,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Derek","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/debate-997-vs-991-which-porsche-911-is-truly-better/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}