1966 Lamborghini Flying Star vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star would be higher. At 3,939 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Flying Star | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3939 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
