1949 GAZ M-20 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 GAZ M-20 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | M-20 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
