1992 Porsche 965 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 965 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 965 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 965 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |
