2006 Porsche 911 vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 649 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | 912 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
