1978 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 477 kg more than 1979 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:
| 1978 Porsche 911 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 702 kg |
