The 996s were made in higher volumes, first of the major transition cars. Crude remarks are still given to the 996, especially the earlier cars over the amber lights.
When you look at the 993 it signifies the end of the aircooled, hand-built cars. None will ever be built like them again. The water cooled 911s are superior in every metric, but fall short in “purity” and rawness.
Do recall that the 964s were once regarded as the ugly stepchild of the 911s.
Not classic like the G Series, not fresh like the 993s. Today the 964s are commanding higher prices in general than the 993s.