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| jjbunn |
 Jul 28 2010, 12:45 PM
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Julian  Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 20-May 09 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 10,383 Region Association: Southern California  |
Main difference: 911s look better in red whereas 914s look better in white (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
Apart from that it's apples and oranges, at least between my 914 and my '91 911. OP asked about 70s era 911s - perhaps they are much more "raw"? The later 911 is a much more refined car to drive IMHO. |
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| 1968Cayman |
Jul 28 2010, 01:29 PM
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Redacted by Irving Washington Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 5-February 10 From: Holly Springs, GA Member No.: 11,332 Region Association: South East States |
Certain 911s seem to take quite a bit longer to restore . . . could be because 914s look so good with a little rust, though.
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| pcar916 |
Jul 28 2010, 02:49 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None 
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The 911 has a larger polar moment of inertia compared with the small one found on our 914's. So 911's give you more time to react when the ass goes out... but it happens with "more authority" since it's a heavier pendulum.
The 914 however is far less forgiving since, when it rotates it happens fast and you better to be ready for it. You can modulate it with sticky tires and a proper setup, but it can still happen in a moment. Getting back on the throttle is the most helpful if you have the time, traction, and room to get it back under control. Either one with a well set up suspension is a treat to drive. I have 'em both and enjoy driving the 914 a whole lot more... 'course it has about 70 more hp than my 911. That may have something to do with it. That said... The 911 will attract more girls if you're in the market for 'em, but the 914 will attract more DRIVER-girls. You can't really make a bad decision here if you choose a good car, but if you want the 911 to be stiff (better handling) ONLY consider the coupe. Both the ever-present Targa, and Cabriolet, which was re-introduced in 1984, are flexi-flyers unless braced with cages. The internal bracing on both of those cars makes them heavier as well. Good luck! |
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