1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 303 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
