1967 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bizzarrini A3C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bizzarrini A3C would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C. (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C. (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Porsche |
| Model | A3C | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
