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)

[JWest]

The 356C had disc brakes, and I think the SC was 90 HP (it was the after the Super 90 and before the 912 which were both 90 HP)

The suspension was crappy.

You have the suspension and CG advantage (your car is lower) but the brakes are probably pretty similar and the 356 has you on HP. The 914 probably has a little more torque, and 5 gears instead of 4 (although the gear spacing is such that it may not make any difference).

I think it will come down to the driver on real twisties. Straight line I think you might be toast.