1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 28 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 358 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 993 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2220 mm |
