1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
