2007 Porsche 911 vs. 1967 ZAZ 966
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 ZAZ 966 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 294 more horse power than 1967 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1967 ZAZ 966. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 1967 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Porsche | ZAZ |
| Model | 911 | 966 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
