1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 35 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 911 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
