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)

[Dave_Darling]

I believe that the SC ("Super C") had a 95 HP engine. Most or all of the production 356 pushrod motors (as opposed to the four-cam Carrera motors) I think made less torque than any 914 motor.

BTW, there were some "plain-bearing" Carrera motors, as the roller-bearing ones were at times lacking in reliability and were much more expensive to produce.

For some info on 356 engines, check:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/356/technical_...ngine_stats.htm


So pretty much, the only thing that most 356es would have over most 914s is lighter weight. Lightness is a Good Thing, but... More torque, comparable power, better weight distribution, more sophisticated suspension design, and similar or better braking would push things in the 914's favor.

That's assuming stock versus stock...

--DD