914 vs 911, No, not a race Options

[scrz914]

Ok, I know some of you drive/have 914s and 911s. As this is a 914 forum everyone, I'm sure, has a strong opinion about their 914s. I'd like to hear some. What are the advantages of the 914 over the 911. Why did you choose a 914? $$$?, the people?
I know that people tend to dog the 914. Since I bought my first 914 in October I have growing respect for it. But now I have a chance to get a 911 for a good price, but I still day dream about my 914. Hmm...maybe I should keep both...naw, too expensive.
Seriously, I'd like to hear what people think of 911s compared to the 914.

[ArtechnikA]

...Read all of it before you rant.

... It's a significant achievement that such aweful weight balance can be overcome to yield such fantastic racing results.  Having said that, I think if people did the same amount of prep into a 914, things would get seriously fast.

no need to rant. first, you said it was your opinion. second, there is much truth in it.

back when 935's were winning everything in sight, Bob Akin remarked on its handling: "it's a pig. but it's a really fast pig."

a huge part of the improvement of the 911 was in the rear suspension, from 964 to 993 to 996 -- going to the multilink was the key and it just got better from there. the 914's trailing arms (some claim they're "semi-trailing" - i just don't see it...) really hold it back and while i've heard it's -possible- to adapt 993 multilink suspension (something i plan to investigate, some day) i suspect there's a pretty decent "bring money" factor...

aft weight balance is not all bad. have a look at the weight distribution of the 917-30 or a F1 car some time. having so much weight outside the wheelbase is a bit of an issue but there are environments in which it can be useful. anyway - it is what it is.

i really like my 911, but i'll never give up my 914.6 ...