1969 Opel GT vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel GT | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | GT | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |