2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 340 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 61 L |
