1967 Audi Variant vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Audi Variant would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1967 Audi Variant. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Audi Variant weights approximately 14 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 1972 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Audi Variant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Audi Variant. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Audi Variant | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Variant | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
