1946 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Oldsmobile 66 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | 66 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3903 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
