1968 Opel GT vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 89 L |
