1976 Porsche 936 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 936 is newer by 2 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1976 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Porsche 936 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 936 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2142 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1075 kg |
