1964 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Porsche 911 (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Porsche 911 | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Porsche | Tata |
| Model | 911 | Nano |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 37 L |
