1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. (199 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 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 Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Porsche | Venturi |
| Model | 911 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
