1968 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Bizzarrini A3C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Bizzarrini A3C would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1968 Bizzarrini A3C.
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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Bizzarrini A3C. (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Bizzarrini A3C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini A3C | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Porsche |
| Model | A3C | 965 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
