1976 Porsche 912 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Porsche 912 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 912 | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.8 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |