2007 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche 911 | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 911 | Cresta |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |