1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
