2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
