1947 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1974 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:
| 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | 66 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3903 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
