Porsche GT4 RS vs GT3: TRACK RACE

Thanks to RMA Track Days for making this video possible: www.rmatrackdays.com/
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Mat and Racing Driver Sam are off on another road trip, and they’re taking a Porsche 911 GT3 & a Porsche Cayman GT4 RS all the way from the UK to Spa Francorchamps to put these track-focused Porsches through their paces!
However, they’re not just testing these cars on track, they’ll also be finding out what they’re like to live with day-by-day on their journey over. They’ll be finding out how they compare when driving through town and on a twisty road, while also comparing how comfortable their interiors are and finding out which has the better exhaust note. Not only that, but they’ll also be finding out which has the best boot space and practicality!
But of course, the centrepiece of this video will be their performance on the track! And despite them both being Porches, there’s one key thing these cars have in common - they’re both powered by the same engine! As a result, that means they’re both packing a naturally-aspirated 4-litre flat-six that red lines at a glorious 9,000RPM! However, while the GT4 RS can push out 500hp and 450Nm, it’s been dialled up slightly in the GT3, putting down 510hp and 470Nm.
Will that slight difference prove the difference on track? Or will the hardcore GT4 RS have the edge? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[@carwow]

first.

[@appleiphone4065]

😎😎

[@Richmills23]

Me

[@sorencerri9644]

Why did u steal my first

[@charlesmakhubele659]

yep

[@matthewnorman9803]

We need a Hyundai getz on carwow day 215

[@marioformicadae6637]

We need more track races like this. Shows off more of the car's potential

[@purwantiallan5089]

Seems like these cars are legendary.

[@jesusthewaytruthandlight7558]

I have a gt4rs and it’s like driving on a roller coaster around the track it’s almost cheating lol

[@brianpannen]

sooo true.

[@Justin-ro8uj]

Sam is great, he really adds to the technical videos on the channel. A perfect complement to Matt.

[@7726339]

Complement*

[@Justin-ro8uj]

@@7726339 Huh, you're right. Never learned that distinction in school. English is stupid.

[@7726339]

@Justin-ro8uj given what the internet is like today .. didn't expect a nice reply like yours :) kudos to you for that. And I am not even a native english speaker, I am an Egyptian CPA. 😀 Nice to meet you man. CarWow is my favorite car show since Jeremy Clarkson's Top Gear.

[@-_--le3zk]

​@@7726339happy ending

[@ConnorHammond]

Ah, my favourite format back again. And Sam is a brilliant co-presenter. I hope you keep giving him a chance to grow, here.

[@jorrit125]

One of the best carwow video ever! 🤝🏼

[@purwantiallan5089]

No doubt

[@rhesarozendaal]

agreed!

[@BarryCoombs1]

Easily.

[@danielgreen5641]

True

[@miguelangelmunozperez7103]

True

[@juraj_b]

This was fun and quite informative for about 5 people who struggle with this decision lol In all seriousness, this was really good and please do more trips with Sam! Or send him alone on track for comparison with Daniel/ Yianni

[@xtnuser5338]

I was about to pat myself on the back for being one out of only five people in the world, but then I realized I'm not one of those five, because I didn't struggle to decide. How many are there like me?

[@tobias6115]

​@@xtnuser5338 You bought the 911?

[@xtnuser5338]

@@tobias6115 Yes.

[@aaronrojo636]

@@xtnuser5338excellent choice

[@exoticwhipsbroadspipesandbags]

@@xtnuser5338congrats. My dream daily driver is 992 turbo s

[@CristianoXtra1]

I'm not the only one that has watched carwow for ages and never stopped finding them entertaining

[@purwantiallan5089]

The GT4RS and GT3 are equally underrated cars.

[@user-iy6zf2ol8n]

not the only one.. same here

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

And how do you know that? :>

[@splenced7091]

@@purwantiallan5089 no they aren't. also, your reply has literally no correlation to the comment

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

To be fair anything with car’s entertains me 😂 but i agree

[@uTROT]

The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS is what I consider my dream car, no hypercar, no 1000 horsepower... Just what a modern sport car should be, somewhere between purity and perfection.

[@MyRealName]

"Between purity and perfection" is so well said. Sounds like a slogan of a successful sports car company 😁

[@jl3303]

Same here, but it’s still $300k 😢

[@joshreynolds729]

For 300k I would like 1000 hp to its 2023 with ev knocking on the door🤣. That to me is purity and perfection. Probably would pick the faster gt3, I can always make the exhaust sound better because to me they aren’t equipped with enough power anyways.

[@jonaohana3376]

Drive it first , honestly never fantasize go get a drive , my favorite cars in my garage are cars I didn’t expect

[@jl3303]

@@joshreynolds729 The exhausts sound the same between the 2. It’s the induction noise that is way louder on the GT4 RS because the air box is literally a foot from your head. Exhaust would help but induction is what you experience the most as a driver.

[@headhunter531]

18:16 That GT3 Touring has one lovely paint colour.

[@user-pq9qs4qp1m]

Big wings

[@hb7866]

that’s a normal GT3

[@gw2300]

Please do more reviews like this so much better than just drag races, rolls and brakes. Sam and Matt are great together.

[@ferryportia9442]

Now that's what I call a REAL car comparison with great fun insight

[@Henryyy.114]

There's just something about that GT3

[@kalelwilson8337]

It's gorgeous 😍😍

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@kalelwilson8337as gorgeous as even 959.

[@RaytheonTechnologies_Official]

Food holding capacity of the rear spoiler is my second most important consideration when purchasing a car, right after how many racoons fit in the left front wheel well.

[@olafhoftijzer9571]

And of course how many hamsters can fit in the exhaust😂

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

16:10 I never will be able to afford one of these cars, but watching bits like this lets me enjoy a tiny bit of the ride, thanks for that

[@suradipmandal]

15:54 man your happiness and that sound of engine between 8k to 9k rpm ❤❤❤❤

[@jng1226]

Excellent job! Especially including the analysis and breakdown of the difference between both cars AND drivers. Thanks!

[@rustystuff]

Great to see more of Sam the racing driver 😎

[@purwantiallan5089]

Imagine if Sebastian Loeb joins in.

[@splenced7091]

@@purwantiallan5089 nah

[@blaketindle4703]

Now you’ve got to do this with the Turbo S and GT3RS!!! 😁

[@OscarZheng50]

I dont think the cameraman ever had so much fun in his life

[@zarodkiewicz]

I like when Matt is blocking the fast lane and yells at the car undertaking him 'Matt' is the new name for 'Karen' but for blocking lanes. 🤣

[@amirulzamir]

Exactly.. Matt was like “we’re getting undertaken by that idiot”. Meanwhile I’d imagine the driver of the other car probably went “this fucking british lane hogger”

[@RoderickVoordouw]

Loving these longer, more 'real world' videos and Sam is awesome!

[@kraczaj112]

That green GT3 in the background 🥵😍 18:42

[@damianpedro2498]

I know right!

[@motorfab7014]

GT4 RS is a very good track car, but... GT3 is THE track car

[@Hakkunatomata]

@@caidee hahahaha

[@Jams1187]

Zed Zero Six

[@SIGMA-52]

The GT2 RS enters the chat ☠️

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

@@caideebecause a bunch of children and dudes who never even driven the car like to pretend they understand what is and isn’t the best car for every category. I guarantee most people making these sorts of assumptions haven’t driven either of these around a track a single time.

[@jesusthewaytruthandlight7558]

Gt4rs better on track and gt3rs better on road Yes I have one

[@anti420]

love these track videos with Sam, great guy, great show. Much appreciated, thank you very much for these videos.

[@Aarongfrench]

Love having Sam on there! The expertise he brings in is extremely entertaining!! Keep it up gentlemen!

[@liammarais2307]

I would love to see this format more! Sam compliments Matt so well and they definitely have some great chemistry.

[@RayBlaxe]

GT 4 RS sound is insaneeeeee😍🔥🔥

[@wallstbull1]

I just picked up mine yesterday (@msrp😀). It’s bonkers and thats staying around 6000rpm for break in (936 miles). The downshifts are epic.

[@lordflint6964]

One of ur best videos for this year till now!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it ❤🎉

[@shahab_shawn_siahpoosh]

I loved this video. The track section of this video was great. Well done, guys.

[@shaunoconnell312]

I couldn't choose, they are both beautiful German engineering masterpieces. I'd love to drive a Porsche.🏁

[@purwantiallan5089]

Porsche still a true trackday weapon in my opinion.

[@ORNG370]

I have driven a 992 GT3 RS on track. Only limits to the car is you. (I'm no race driver lol)

[@qkspyder6842]

I'd still go for a Porsche over a Cayman.

[@olafhoftijzer9571]

@@qkspyder6842you mean the 911?

[@thepronoob50]

​@@olafhoftijzer9571992 is a generation of 911

[@deanlausi7934]

Both cars are awesome, however I would also choose the GT3 aswell. Did anyone notice when matt was on track with GT4 RS, the HAND BRAKE light was on lol

[@racer4199]

It’s low tyre pressure….

[@xtnuser5338]

@@racer4199 No it isn't low tyre pressure. Porsche's low tyre pressure warning light has a different icon than that. It's a brake proportioning fault, which COULD be serious, but is most likely set when the system gets confused because the driver is hard on the gas and the brake pedals at the same time. In which case nothing is actually wrong, and the fault can be cleared with any of the usual methods.

[@Proparkourgamer]

@@racer4199 are you sure? thats handbrake

[@sirbondman007]

You know, this is my 1st time visiting this channel and I truly enjoyed the presentation. Good, honest reporting. Keep it up! Just subscribed...

[@DominicGuitarist]

Love these videos. Excellent job Matt that's very close to a racing drivers times.

[@raazogress]

3:37 its all fun to chill on the fast lane while overtaking no one and if someone overtakes from the wrong side because YOU are not overtaking anyone, and he is an idiot. stay in your lane MATT.

[@doooomser]

Was just about to say that. Matthew is being the idiot one for hogging the left lane.

[@spychciu]

Mentioning the tyres used and the difference in their sizes between the two cars would be helpful. Great video regardless, some good reference times for people doing track time at Spa😊

[@geuros]

Honestly this was amazing video, you made it really interesting, the lap analysis for example and oh, by the way, very impressed with Mat's times - Spa is a long circuit so there's lot of time to be lost compared to a racing driver.

[@jasontice5752]

Best video ever loved it thanks for making a bad day good hopefully I get the chance to see many more thank you 👍👍

[@philtechGT3]

I did 2:39.6 with my 992 GT3 at Spa (with a 100kg passenger and 2 overtakes). This car is amazing!

[@jordanaustin4253]

And

[@OscarZheng50]

Back to spa with two more porsches! Love to see it

[@dutchman9775]

The GT3 RS is my next car goal once my business is financially stable and things are going well, at the end of the day, you can’t go wrong with either car. Both are phenomenal cars!!

[@JulianZwemer]

27:58 I have seen this exact car at the Zandvoort track as well, at 17-4-2023. I love it!

[@simonbussey7530]

The middle lane driving is on point!

[@888mf4]

This is a great format. I spent time in both cars last year in the Italian Alps and found the GT3 more planted and more settled, however the GT4 RS put a bigger smile on my face. If you need a car to use daily you'd have to go for the GT3 but if you want the ultimate road car for weekends and special occasions the GT4 RS would be my choice.

[@felixolopade1781]

Awesome Vid . Kinda informative video that makes a purchase difference. Good work mate!!!

[@LemmingRC]

I would so love to do some hot laps with Sam advising and supporting. He seems the perfect person for that and an awesome presenter

[@chriswashburn9430]

This was awesome! You two should do more videos together!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Seems like this 911 GT3 still a big trackday weapon like the R35GTR NISMO.

[@splenced7091]

@@purwantiallan5089 shut up and stop commenting nonsense, this reply has nothing to do with the original comment. go outside.

[@ericchan9749]

That’s just excellent content! 👍🏼👍🏼Enjoyed it so much!! Would loved to see the footage of Sam going around the track, look forward you showing them in another video.

[@_-Anthony-_]

What an amazing video. Can't wait for more of these. I really hate how much time these take, cause I want them weekly for real Almost getting emotional

[@andrewking1427]

Love this video format. More track videos with Sam!

[@gruppegee]

The reality is the 4RS is the better car of the two. However it was always intended to not overshadow the 911, thus the narrower track, less power and so on. Despite the mid engine chassis, the 4RS will be the more historic car relative to a normal GT3. The 3RS is of course an entirely different ballgame

[@jbt82se]

There is s reason Porsche scrapped the MacPherson struts in the front of the 992 GT3 (and on the race cars long before that). The GT4 as struts front and back which is not ideal on a sports car.

[@Vincent_Stevens]

​@@jbt82seAll to make it slower than their flagship track car. We all know what the 4RS could do with Double wishbones all round 😂

[@AB-fr2ei]

Porsche should accept that the Cayman should be equal alongside the 911

[@SihE-qj1mo]

No, GT3 is a better track car without a doubt. On a much shorter circuit, at the Hockenheim GP, GT3 nailed it with 1:45.8 while GT4 did it 1:47.6 by the same legendary driver Cristian Gebhardt.

[@Vincent_Stevens]

@@SihE-qj1mo Ofc Sherlock it is, cuz the GT4RS doesn't have Double wishbones all round. Think bout it, the Cayman with the total GT3 package would be as fast as the 911

[@omarr6021]

i like this video ,,,, there are a lot of discussion in GT4RS forum about wheels alignment for track setting and tyre choice that makes huge difference in confidence and balance as if Porsche intentionally made that

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

Please, don't stop another shitty conspiracy theory bullshit, dude! Leave it with this: the GT3 has a racing car double wishbone front axle, which the GT4 RS still doesn't have, period! Alone with this very important difference at the front axles the difference between these two cars was very expected.

[@philippestrickler3461]

Wonderful races !!! for the GT4 RS and for the GT3 and GT3 RS, there is no better test than 2 or 3 laps on a good track. The 911 GT3 RS or the 911 S/T look so amazing with their wide body .

[@OJB42]

They both look like a lot of fun to drive to me! Nice review.

[@ultramb6206]

Really enjoyed this comparison and the energy

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. The energy is absolute epic.

[@debi1988]

due to the car's size and weight, the smaller and lighter yellow Porsche will be faster on smaller, more technical tracks, where the weight and agility of the car are also important

[@theirishvideos]

Matt, have you gone quite mad, the chainsaw sound was what made the 911 so amazing back in the day.

[@behindthebuild8016]

Love the interaction between you two!

[@josephkelly4893]

So true, the side profile of the 911 is just perfect

[@purwantiallan5089]

911 GT4 in my opinion is as perfect as GT By Citroen Gr. 4 car.

[@hectorduran913]

The 911 rear with the cayman front would be interesting. I like the cayman.

[@leeknapman3815]

More of these episodes please! Best team-up

[@prady1617]

Love this kinda comparison!!need more content like this..!

[@Gufonseca1]

This video is a piece of art 👌🏼 Btw, that GT3 is so perfect, what a car!

[@lawi8275]

I have to disagree about that sound. The GT3 has something to it that is much nicer

[@lawi8275]

Well I just kept watching after the racing driver drove it I am back at GT4

[@MrBwiskin]

I really like having Sam as an addition to these videos, more of him please.

[@TH-ox5ig]

Really fun. Both cars, both drivers are great

[@WeirdSeagul]

more videos like this. one of the best worldwide tracks, comparable cars

[@purwantiallan5089]

What about GT By Citroen Gr. 4 vs Rimac Nevera track race?

[@splenced7091]

@@purwantiallan5089 i can't tell if you are trolling or legitimately sped

[@Soultight]

Great Video, at last Track Test, not a drag for school boys. Spa is such a masterpiece track, one of the best Circuit ..

[@shaneirle]

The rpm gauge in front of the go pro footage was a very good idea! More of that please

[@ruthbrady4112]

more content with Sam needed!

[@spidershott1]

3:37 thats your fault mat, you should know it

[@killeralltires]

Brilliant video. More like this format please!!?!

[@marksapollo]

Great video guys thanks. Good comparison and great to have Sam give his professional opinion, and Adams bottom to get it so wrong 😂

[@pyk8075]

11:30 that Hyundai i20 with its DRL around its fog lights still looks so so cool. Way better than modern cars with their DRL on top and headlamps on the bottom

[@loyallion6477]

19:59 is the handbrake on or malfunctioning?

[@meegabyte]

I noticed that too, to me it looks like a handbrake (malfunction) lol

[@kakaroto3419]

YES! Im stress about that...i want to know

[@thomprd]

2 seconds is great, man. I knew you were quick, but that's really good.

[@chrispyy606060606]

Awesome content and banter. Both amazing cars

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. And also simply luxurious.

[@splenced7091]

@@purwantiallan5089 these cars aren't luxurious at all. they are track cars.

[@guigoroable]

Awesome test! especially interesting compared to last time you guys came here and Sam did a best of 2:41 in the GT3 and 2:37 in the Turbo S

[@elpatron9094]

7:40 that Mclaren😍

[@vlamirhabib9118]

This channel have a lot of credibility. You could believe! Even with all Porsche marketing pushing us this GT4RS as a better than GT3, Carwow proves the opposity. GT3 have better Suspension Double Wishbone and Rear Aisle, one engine made to It, not adapted that sounds like músic, not like an electric Saw inside of the car. I drove both at the same day on a track in Brazil and had the same impression. GT3 was the best Porsche I ever had drive and GT4 RS have a non supportable noise, for me, and I preferred in the same day, drive the 911 GTS that have in my opinion a better balance that GT4RS. Finally someone showing the truth. Mat, you are the One!!!

[@yuriylazarenko42]

Really nice, unusual video. Thanks Matt

[@MrHCars]

Driven both cars & that exact 4rs! 🐝🐝 Did the noise comparison justice in this video. The engine behind your head in the 4rs is just uncanny and I know the gt3 is a 'better' car - but it's 4rs all day for me with that drama in the cabin with you! Great vid Carwow!

[@monolith2001]

I have never been to this track but have raced it hundreds pf times (GT7). At 27:03 Matt was hot into the chicane. I find it best to come in shallow for the first part of the chicane, get turned and chop the inside curbing on second part of the chicane and get on the power earlier. It always feels like I am waiting an eternity to get on the power if I don't (or I spin up and lose drive to the line).

[@purwantiallan5089]

Veyron Gr.4 and GT BY CITROEN Gr.4 both lapped 5.6 seconds faster than the Porsche 911 GT4.

[@ojsimpson4040]

Insane video! Keep these coming

[@cherifgress]

Awesome video lads - well done

[@zolnte996]

The cayman GT4RS is the pick for me, it may be a bit slower but the engine note is just insane!

[@mveskater]

The sound and racecar feeling in the GT4 RS is just perfect! one of the best cars ever made

[@etka6973]

one of the best cars ever made is a huge stretch. Great car though.

[@andreademarchi7495]

Best Porsche in production right now

[@jameshampton8730]

Thanks. Very very helpful and informative

[@Ammar.m.j]

Please more of this kind of videos. Great video 👍

[@alexmarriott9962]

For some reason Mat is sounding very Brummy in this episode.

[@scottemac75]

The rear wing-geh etc. I agree lol

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@scottemac75the GT3RS also weighed 38kgs less than Veyron Gr. 4 car.

[@kalelwilson8337]

The 992 GT-3 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made in my opinion.. I'd take it over anything else, especially in a manual..

[@mazrimirl]

Good to see we're getting more sam in the videos

[@skiiizo]

Hey Matthew, you were visiting Belgium and you didn't tell me ? hahaha Nice video and very informative, I thought by the looks that the GT4RS was quicker but I was obviously wrong 😊😊

[@tkostang]

That splitter view of the racetrack is just epic

[@Fastwalker27]

Would really like to see a normal 718 gts vs 911 Carrera 2

[@simonrosenbjerg4921]

❤love to see the Cars on trackday / love it and mis it, i used to drive an Old 964 rs America on track days i sweden ❤

[@Mingchops]

Hell of a video lads, love to see the same again but with some other duos if possible, perhaps stuff like E92 M3 GTS vs E46 M3 CSL, 488 Pista vs 458 Speciale. Hurricane vs R8. Etc

[@adityachampawat1414]

*We need more TRACK RACES!!!* ❤

[@ruthlesssrabbit321]

Finally!!! Thank you Mat, I've been waiting ages for someone to compare these two awesome cars.....ability to store snack food on the rear wings.🤣

[@EnochPowellsLibrarian]

Porsche would never lend them a car ever again if they let the gt4rs beat the gt3 lol . Lots of gullible people round here.

[@tylercarey25]

What a great video comparing two amazing cars

[@sidimahmoudmoustaphasaleck3860]

The green gt3 (in the background) is lookin epic !!