1977 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 132 kg more than 1977 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 911 | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 911 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |