1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lamborghini 400 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |