911 vs. 914, have you had the same experience? Options

[nebreitling]

Just got back from a couple fun runs through the hills with a friend. real nice guy. we took turns driving each other's cars -- he has a '82 911 SC and i've got my '75 2.0.

okay, granted: the 911 has some twice or more the raw power, a higher red line with a relatively wide power band, a more confident shifter with quicker throws, some seriously more macho brakes, and -- in his case -- A/C.

however, i found myself getting loose at lower speeds on turns that i normally fly through! and the 911 seems to break traction without much warning at all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) !! yes, the acceleration grins were a blast -- but modulating thottle, brake and clutch through the twisties was a scary, concentrated lesson in giving the car super-subtle input to avoid winding up in the ditch.

then he drove mine. he never got used to the shifter (and mine is one of the better-shifting 914s i've driven), but he seemed to have a great time lightly flicking it around corners with ease.

i never appreciated what an agile porsche the 914 is until driving his 911. conclusion? i need a 3.0 in my teener.

better start saving.

[TimT]

I have both a 911 and a 914

the 911 is a GT5 car, the class rules for GT5 are 2.2L, Ive managed to get about 200 hp out of my 2.2, and have got the car down to about 1850#

the 914 is a GT3 car, class rules 3.2L max. I have a warm 3.2 in this car. (its really in GT because of the engine, the chassis needs some development to be competetive) this car weighs 2050# (a pig by 914 race standards)

The 911 is a difficult car to drive at the limits. But when you get it right, WOW!!!! The 911 at the limits has much less cushion for operator error. My 911 feels like a pendulum the way it turns, I can lift and let the rear start to rotate, then back in the gas to slide the car through a turn... very cool.

The 914 is an easy car to drive, driving a 914 at the limit may be more difficult than a 911, Why, because the limits are higher!! My 914 has probably 270 hp, right foot steering is easy. The 914 feel like it rotates right behind may back when turning. i can make understeer, oversteer using brakes and throttle.

I feel fortunate to own both a 911 and 914, they both are great cars. They are also very different cars.. I have driven the 914 for about 8 months now and love it, Ive driven 911s going on 24 years.

I love driving the 911, its a test everytime you get into the car, I walk away from my 911 after a track session and check over my shoulder to see if the 911 is giving me the finger for not driving hard enough

After driving the 914 on the track, the 914 just naps and waits for the next turn

all this makes sense to me LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)