1948 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 693 kg more than 1972 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:
1948 Oldsmobile 66 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | 66 | 911 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3902 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 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 | 1770 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |