1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 1678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
