1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 199 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Porsche | Venturi |
| Model | 911 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
