1981 Porsche 911 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 911 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
