1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Porsche 911 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 946 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1335 kg |