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.

[Joe Bob]

Doesn't putting a 200+ hp engine in a 914 change the driving handling characteristics? Right now in my stock 2L 914 I can enter pretty much any turn and slam the accelerator through the turn. You can't do that in a 911 and I'd bet you can't do it in a 914 with a 3L+ engine.

Some of you sound like you need to bash to the 911 just make yourselves feel better. I'm in the "get both" camp. I'd also love to own a 356 some day.

If I ever get a 911 it will probably be a 993 - the last of the air cooled 911s but with the newer style multilink rear suspension which helps greatly in keeping the rear wheels planted.

Nope...you can't that's why I sold the Rocket.....I miss it but that thing was a bit overpowered.