1966 Porsche 912 vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Porsche 912.
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, 1976 Porsche 912 (136 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Porsche 912 | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 912 | 912 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 136 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |