1994 Porsche 965 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Porsche 965 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 965 | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |