1974 Lamborghini Bravo vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Bravo would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
| Model | Bravo | 996 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
