1975 Porsche 924 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 924 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 924 | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 763 Nm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 342 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |