Can The Porsche Taycan REALLY Beat The 911? | Drag Race & Track Battle | 4K

What's faster on track? The Porsche 911 GTS or the Taycan GTS? Rory heads to a circuit to see whether the iconic petrol-powered sports car can defend its status against the electric newcomer. Both cars feature all wheel drive, both are similarly priced and both are aimed at delivering driving pleasure, but which one is fastest and most enjoyable to drive?
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[@kuplayford1203]

The slow-mo shots are just 👌

[@Boeing-ER-jy9vq]

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[@Fasteddie1085]

🏁🏁Porsche Taycan for the Weekday grind and 911 for the Weekend Twisties 😎🤙🏾

[@Quiet_Now]

Exactly my setup

[@Fasteddie1085]

@@Quiet_Now yes sir

[@vidpetrovic8907]

Absolutely true

[@yukikhan3367]

For me it's the subway for weekdays and crocs for weekends.

[@joshuanassir6487]

That's the plan! Got the Taycan as my daily and next up is the 911 GTS for the weekend fun. :)

[@mr10secondGT]

Rory has got to be the best car presenter of 2022! Love his energy and his delivery of the message. You guys are extremely lucky to have him. Wishing you another incredible year Rory.

[@paulstephenson7073]

Loved every minute of it. Absolutely brilliant review Rory and team

[@CarComparos]

Touche'

[@adrianlofthouse7079]

Great review! Love my taycan turbo when it works, currently at the dealer again for its third heat pump with no date on its arrival from Germany. 3 months of warranty work in 19 months ownership…..

[@sajjeel123]

Classic first generation car issues, have been particularly bad with electric cars due to the completely new technology. Had a friend with the launch edition Audi Etron which ended up back at the dealer multiple times with software issues for example. The next generation should be much better

[@adrianlofthouse7079]

@@sajjeel123 it was definitely better once it had the new software upgrade over the summer, but it’s turned itself off at traffic lights, had what only can be called the red ring of death (from the Xbox) show up twice and had to leave the car for an hour before it would work a replacement 12v battery fitted, the heat pump is a nightmare and I was told yesterday there is 16 at Porsche Wilmslow waiting for them, mine being number 16….

[@yungrichnbroke5199]

And people complain about Tesla. “Quality issues” which is just panel gaps that no consumers care about.

[@davefitzpatrick4841]

@@yungrichnbroke5199 if you actually look at both Chinese and German Tesla's build quality has dramatically improved, and from a technical standpoint they are still the leaders in the EV market, they are let down by styling though , the model s is the only one I think looks I could live with and the model 3 has as much charisma and is getting as common as the Ford Mondeo .

[@rickintexas1584]

Wow, I’m really disappointed to hear about the Taycan being in the shop so much.

[@DJSArcade]

Great review and comparison! I wish it wasn't the stationwagon version of the Taycan though, kind of an unfair fight.

[@Ollie2846]

Thanks for making me feel like I was driving. Your in depth review is amazing every time. Can't get enough.

[@damarfadlan9251]

Happy New Year 2023!

[@brandonchism6960]

I think this was a really awesome look at two comparable offerings from one manufacturer. As shown, the dedicated sports car with 60+ years of development is a better performer on track. However; the practical, spacious, and electric offering gives 90% of the performance with actual room for 4 and a daily use package that can't be equaled by the 911. Plus you can get it in wagon or sedan variants.

[@mrmawson2438]

Great review Rory

[@mcdick]

Have to say that Taycan GTS in wagon form is pretty much only electric that I desire. And it's even half practical! Madness!

[@joe718gt4]

Get the tent on top and it would be the ultimate car haha

[@doaudi1720]

I agree the only ev you would see me drive it is cool looking

[@blakkboxx4246]

This is the video of the year. If the saying i didnt see that coming was a video thus would be it. Thank you rory.

[@AutoTraderTV]

Which would you go for, 911 or Taycan?

[@peterhammer6915]

Taycan as I have one 😄

[@philipc239]

Taycan Cross Turismo. Much lower running cost? Room for family and definitely the family road trip... track days? More fun in a single seater imo

[@rc51bigdaddy]

Great review! Very interesting comparison.

[@tronderikbrekke8792]

Great comparison, I do wish you had the opportunity to compare the sport saloon instead of the sport turismo. The Saloon chassis is slightly better for two reasons, first of all it has a working active spoiler, and secondly the weight distribution is slightly better. The turismo chassis has more weight in the rear, which isn't ideal, since the Taycan was designed as the saloon, where they of course made it perfect, that's the optimal chassis. And I would never track it with the 20" original wheels. The optional 21" sets both sport wider tires, and better rubber. And better brakes are fitted if you go for that option, with bigger rotors and more pistons, and the brakes are on par with the 911. And with the PDCC system as well the car rolls less, and keep more of the weight balanced on all 4 wheels. I think most of that second difference would be gone if the car was spec'ed for a more performance oriented use. But of course, that would probably not be the easiest comparison to do, but it would be the most interesting to watch. And it would make more sense. Buying a GTS without getting all the driving goodies makes little sense to me at least.

[@PointShiftDrive]

I love that the GTS is starting to get some much deserved recognition! well done

[@jackhoward658]

As always top delivery on your videos

[@mickmoorhouse9834]

Brilliant review of brilliant cars by a brilliant reviewer! So in summary......brilliant!!

[@sabrina_jolly]

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[@richardheck3794]

As soon as I saw the cold weather (ice) on the cars I knew the result.

[@rickintexas1584]

As soon as I saw the 2 cars I knew the results 😄

[@jonbottomley1412]

i’m lucky enough to own a 4s 992 and a 4s cross turismo. have to agree with this, love the taycan for everyday but look forward to the weekends!” for the 911

[@joshuamccrae4681]

Thank you Rory for carrying the auto youtube industry in 2022

[@stuartx7362]

Great vid again from Rory . Drool inducing

[@rnor3146]

Hi and many thanks for these "presentation"!!! 👍 2 beasts in their kinds! Happy new year to you, and see you!😉👍

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[@jacinthr9099]

Such an amazing content

[@jonathantaylor1998]

The perfect (honest) verdict, Rory 👍

[@shakesnbake]

The Rory videos are the best!

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

Similar price, but 1 is a family hauling 5 door 5 passenger estate (station wagon) in this case, and the other is a 2+2 sports car. These cars are for 2 very different purposes. A better comparison would be this Taycan GTS vs a Panamera GTS which are also similarly priced 4-doors.

[@felipe7112]

Very well done video. Congratz! 🏎

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[@soILLitsADVISED]

For a heavy, electric drivetrain, 2 additional seats, and a boot! Plus wagon space above the traditional boot space?…with just 1.15 seconds of separation on a closed course, ladies and gentlemen, the Taycan GTS is the winner here

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

Love this guy!

[@BAWalks]

Looks cold out there!

[@lukasklacansky893]

Thx for this one 🙏 Seems like Taycan would have an upper hand against same spec Panamera, right?

[@jonfrench7133]

Just loving Rory’s passion and ability to explain what makes a car fun to drive. I’ve given up trying to explain to EV enthusiasts that weight is the biggest killer for fun and feel at the wheel. Most can’t see beyond the 0 to 60 but when you are carrying the weight of a british leyland mini in your boot you won’t stop or change direction in the way you want. You have to learn to drive around the weight which compromises the experience. It’s just a matter of time though, i’m holding high hopes for the 2025 718.

[@ExclamationMarx]

In fairness, I've heard that the Taycan disguises its weight quite well

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

Awesome one Rori. Love the hoodie you wearing and suits you in the Porsche 🕺🏼🤌🏾🙌

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[@ChuckJ1944]

Is very nice review. Is you're a highly competent driver. Great conclusions.

[@gehrigornelas6317]

Fair and even-handed assessment

[@DonLee1980]

Nice new watch, Rory!

[@projectpascall8858]

Very engaging man .

[@simonl8082]

I wouldn't complain at having either of these but I'd love to see a Taycan with a 911 front end. The 911 is just so much more pretty in my eyes. Looked for a rendering to see if anyone had made an image up but only found a 911 with a Taycan front end, it wasn't bad but it's the round lights for me every day.

[@kevinnev]

Great review once again Rory and at 7k cheaper wonder if the 7k can help with Home Charging infrastructure etc. Anyways back to things I can probably afford, where did you get the sweater? looks amazing.

[@Aggie4life77]

Home charging? Dude, it cost ~$300 bucks to add the charging outlet. That’s it!

[@Subboxstoker]

Thanks for not letting alex ruin this video

[@GodSpeed3]

I would love to take an internship at AutoTrader. Mr. Reid and the whole AutoTrader team you all Rock .

[@youme1414]

Yeah! It is clearly Porsche signature ! Thank you, sir.

[@fortijr]

Wow, that was much closer than I would have expected.

[@nitesh-maharaj]

Honestly, you'd be better off comparing the Panemera to the Taycan. I'm looking forward to the day when we get an electric 911, but we're not there yet and I think you've compared the Taycan to the wrong car. Obviously the 911 is going to be more fun on track, but these are machines with two very different purposes. Can I load a stroller into the 911?

[@nextfitness22]

Actually…. Yes you can. Not a B.o.b. But you can get one in. However your still right two very different cars as you said the Panamera VS tacan is a more likely cross shop especially plug-in Panamera.

[@JTM610]

The Taycan is a lot closer to the 911 though even having two more doors and usable seats

[@yungrichnbroke5199]

True but nobody cares about the Panamera. 911 is THE Porsche car. Why not compare them?

[@GTfour01]

"I'm looking forward to the day we get an electric 911" ... You are no true car lover.

[@nitesh-maharaj]

@@GTfour01 You’ve never driven an electric car. You’ve probably never driven a Porsche.

[@Grudlin74]

I'm sorry Sport car manufacturers are missing the trick with electric vehicles they can put any engine sound they want from speakers facing out in these cars. Involvement issue resolved

[@romeodogg]

Rory bro, you got the best job in the world 💯

[@getrealdave9975]

Top episode from Rory again. Top man.

[@nguyendung7689]

My dream car is Porsche 911 targa 4S with the racing yellow

[@thiirumurugantanabalanprcs2108]

it was a great video idea not gonna lie

[@somerandomfella]

Happy NY Rory 😎🤙

[@blackice214]

Excellent presenter and video

[@GYMSHORTS_ZA]

loved the video and btw what was the outro music?

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[@Schuey_M]

911 and petrol for me, thanks! 😎💪🏼

[@neildazell9093]

I'm ready for these drag races, it should be a regular thing!!!!!

[@MrRoyck10]

Oh Rory you have a new Subby, what happened to the Yachty? Nice one.

[@OneNation_SpeakTruth]

Best coo out I have ever heard

[@terryspier7491]

Love this.

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[@alexrider9151]

Nice Submariner, Rory :)

[@amitpagare5946]

Very nice 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@anonimushbosh]

The real winner is us because we have all of Rory's videos to binge. Now where did i put that chundering emoji 🤣🤣👍

[@rivaterrier]

Was this filmed at Curborough?

[@alexiangelatos2116]

Great review. its a real down shift. Not fake. You can really feel the up and down shifting.. I dont own one but as a Porsche Taycan technician i do drive them almost daily. Taycan's are fun on the street but not even close to a 911 on how they drive on a rack. . Also even a Taycan GTS feels slow compare to the Taycan turbo model.

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[@mogsyman]

I’ve (only) got a 4S Taycan GT and whilst not as quick as the GTS is still a lot of fun and a lovely place to be. But as Rory said, these cars are great for local journeys, longer journeys with planning but they are not a 911 or similar track day car.

[@silvercat7328]

Lovely car dude, congrats 🥂

[@gian5765]

Amazing Rory! I was not expecting all those power slides with a 911 4 Gts. When I tried a Turbo S on the track it was more composed the grip was insane, You surely are a much better driver then me, but I also suspect that electronic aids set up of a GTS are different than the Turbo. What do You think?

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[@J-Tiger]

nice to know this

[@rosekinyua5236]

Nice indeed

[@simonxmathews]

Which track is this filmed at?

[@travisspinks786]

Could you please tell me where you got that hoodie from I wish to get one😊

[@FlyingFun.]

Dream cars both of them.

[@talisomjanuario1879]

Taycan is always my favorite

[@tahirshaikh2413]

The best job in the world ❤❤

[@mrmawson2438]

Afternoon mate

[@AutoTraderTV]

Cheers for tuning in again :)

[@tooflesstesla]

Fantastic review. If power-to-weight is the critical factor, then if the Taycan's battery size were reduced, then it could potentially perform as well as the 911? 🤔 Albeit on short track days!! 🤣🤣

[@willgannon5117]

Not necessarily since battery size can relate to maximum power output at a given time, and that might lower power too. However there are ways to engineer around this issue.

[@ExclamationMarx]

The Taycan actually has a much smaller battery than a Lucid Air Dream Edition despite weighing the same. I'm not sure where the extra weight in the Taycan comes from, but I don't think it's the batteries

[@WestCoastSupercarsandClassics]

Meh, track days are already short with the big battery.. LOL I guess if you have a fast charger right at the track you could run all day!

[@simonc2888]

Rory is so much better doing solo reviews, much more natural and engaging.

[@javidrana3720]

Man how you are not on Top Gear I will never know 🏁

[@javidrana3720]

@ThrottleHouse_1 ok???

[@doaudi1720]

Love the styling of the porsche/audi wagons these days they are hot

[@DouglasJWalker]

A test that shouldnt work but Rory pulls it off

[@subie25i30]

I can appreciate the build. I can’t however get past cost for the power you get back.

[@collenmusemwa]

Need both.

[@sabrina_jolly]

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[@cerigriffiths6380]

New Sub for Xmas is it Rory? Hope you didn’t let the yachty go to get it 😉

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[@marcusburger1523]

Please do this again with the upcoming electric cayman.

[@enricocurcio1610]

A911FourWheelDrive Now thats a cool number plate for a 4GTS

[@chesspiece81]

Taycan vs Cayenne Turbo GT. Damn I love a 911

[@martinmcdonald4207]

One second? Well done Taycan.

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[@kempez]

It’s a bit apples to oranges to me. The 911 is a car you definitely would buy to track. The Taycan, whilst amazing fun on the track (from experience), is not a track car. As Rory said: the fact the Taycan even gets near is impressive. Porsche make great cars 👌🏻

[@JohnFlower-NZ]

I agree. It's nice to know that a family car isn't too far off a sports car.

[@kempez]

@@JohnFlower-NZ 100%. The Taycan is hugely capable and yet an incredibly comfortable family car, especially in Sports or Cross Turismo form.

[@joepayton5820]

Hey where do I buy that hoodie

[@_MS__]

Wish I could have both 😂

[@aaronvector4750]

No it cannot.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

1 second is neither here nor there. It's a family car whereas the 911 is a purpose built track weapon. I'd take the Taycan every time.

[@OscarZheng50]

what about the Taycan Turbo s vs the 911 GT3 or Turbo s

[@toobasaurus23]

Love the 911. Any model ever.

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[@cemyazicioglu4581]

I've driven 992 and i own a taycan 4s. I agree with the review. Yes taycan understeers when pushed. But the reason for understeer is not the weight 11:25 .It's the suspension setup that makes taycan understeer. Remember Nissan gtr is also heavy, 1800kg compared to 2200kg taycan. I think Porsche made that on purpose to not to hurt 911 sales;)

[@fastclassiceditions]

I love your voice

[@cnxexpat1862]

I like that you say Porsche and not Porsch 😍

[@mr.nobody9646]

Taycan is actually the best EV ever in my opinion. Everything that's there in a porsche with an electric motor. Sound perfect.

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[@ReallyStrongGuy]

Probably a better idea to show the stats AFTER the race?

[@adrianli7757]

You can get a manual transmission with the 911, and for that reason I'll take the 911 every time. It may not be the fastest, but it's the funnest for me.

[@JohnFlower-NZ]

This is a good reason for wanting something. Too many people get hung up on numbers and technical details. Liking something trumps all that.

[@Havanu81]

Thank god you left TG when you did. This is real autojournalism, not a bloody comedy routine.

[@wg8290]

EVs, at this point at least, will never be as fun as an ICE car, especially with a manual thrown in.