2004 Porsche GT2 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 2004 Porsche GT2 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche GT2 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | GT2 | 914 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |