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)

[KaptKaos]

Acox,

The differences are tremendous. There were different engines, with different bodies and a host of fine details.

In general, there are a few basics that you can consider.

Speedsters were built from 55-58 (I think, correct me if I am wrong) and were built as a low cost/low weight option so people could buy them cheaply and race 'em.

Super or S models had higher horsepower engines. There were 1500S, 1600S, SC, etc..

Coupes and Cabrios were built by a variety of builders, so there are differences in their design. Karmann & Reutter built the most. I have read, but never seen, of others.

In the mix there was a Carerra. It was a 4 Cam, Roller Bearing motor that was originally used in the 550 and later the 904 (I think??). These are the big $$ cars now as the engine was(is) expensive and rare.

Hope that helps some.

To any that I have offended by being incorrect in my statements above, feel free to admonish me.

- Joe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif)