1991 Porsche 965 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 965. (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 965.
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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2012 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 965 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 965 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2350 mm |
