An odd question, Comparison between years Options

[KaptKaos]

Hello All,

I have an "odd" question. I have a friend that is expecting to get her 356SC back from the shop in the next few weeks. She has just had the motor, brakes, clutch, rebuilt/replaced.

I am curious as to how the 914-4s performance compares to the 356s (4 Cam excluded). I have a 73 1.7, which I know is not the fastest of the stock 914s, but how would that compare with the 356 SC. There was a post a few days ago (cross post to rennlist) that had a list of uploaded R&T scans from the 50s & 60s with the 356s. I began reading them, but the comparisons were hard to draw.

I guess what I am asking is: If we go for a little canyon ride, who is eating who's lunch?

All input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Joe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif)

[campbellcj]

Most of the 356's only had about 60HP, an antiquated suspension design, drum brakes, and a fairly significant rear weight bias.

They are very cool cars, but performance wise, I'd betcha even a 1.7/1.8 914 would be a handful for a 356 driver to keep up with.

I could be a lot more specific if my father-in-law would let me drag his pristine 64 356C out of his garage! It's been trapped in there for over a year now. Original owner, factory delivery car, <100K miles. I've only driven it once and that was a -long- time ago.