1965 Porsche 912 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912. 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 912 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 912 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
