914 vs 911 Thread...

[Fishcop]

Hi Guys

I know there was a thread going at one stage comparing and contrasting the 911 and 914-6. The search function won't let me search 3 digit numbers

Does anyone have a link?

Otherwise this is now the official 911 vs 914 thread

[RWebb]

are we going to consider the effects of the Coriolis Force in our evaluations?

[f3nr15]

John, there was this old thread...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=198766

Was that the one?

[Fishcop]

Thanks Pter, that was one of them - there are a couple more touching on relative values, collectability, authenticity etc...

I need to consider the pros and cons of running a genuine 914-6 over a 911 (I can't have both)

Hey Randy - sure. Due to the Coriolis phenomina, our left tyres wear quicker than our right side

[f3nr15]

A few more for you, John, found by using Google:

How many here started off in 914's?

hot rod 911 vs hot rod 914-6

911 or 914-6

[RWebb]

911 = beautiful classic

914 = toaster


John - glad you guys have not fallen off the planet yet.

[Fishcop]

Thanks again Peter!

[obrut]

john - when are you next in sydney? let me know if you want me to set up a test drive of the orange teener.

[RSBob]

Originally Posted by RWebb

911 = beautiful classic

914 = toaster


John - glad you guys have not fallen off the planet yet.

Not quite correct. 914 = refrigerator.

The man who penned the 914 was a full time refrigerator designer. Guess he needed some side work. I'm just sorry it didn't work out.

I'm still looking for ice cube trays - perhaps they are in the hell hole.

[J P Stein]

I've gotta admit the 914 is no beauty. A couple of nick names I've given to my car will not pass the censor muster on this site. That said, "toaster" is a good one....with 9elebens being the muffy....er....muffin.

[sig_a]

1971 914-6

Adriatic Blue

$36500 - Some toaster!

[iamchappy]

Here's my toaster or refrigerator as you see it.





The rear shot is how 911's see it.

[Retro]

I have a 72 911, but my 2.8 Twin Plug, Toaster is way more fun!

[Jeff Alton]

I think the platform was better than the 911, just like the cayman is a better platform than a 997.....

But, they suffered the "vw/porsche" thing and are a wee bit fugly. But I like fugly, hence I hope someday to build a hot-rod 914 with a motor similar to my 911.....

Cheers

[Mr9146]

I've owned both. I find myself gravitating back to the better of the two ... the 914/6.

[al lkosmal]

Very nice and evolving nicely too! That can't be a current shot in Mosier though. The weather looks too nice.

Originally Posted by Retro

I have a 72 911, but my 2.8 Twin Plug, Toaster is way more fun!

[Fishcop]

Nice Al... almost "Fishcop Blue"

[Stickman]

Retro was that picture taken in Yakima Canyon? It looks a little familiar.

[jurhip]

I own a 74 914 1.8l. Wish it was a 2.0, but fun anyway. I really considered buying a 914-6 instead of the '87 3.2 that now sits next to the old 914, but my driving situation was one in that I needed a little more day to day reliability (or at least less maintenance - and easier access when that maint was required).

My 914 has traits which I like more and less than my 911, albeit it is a poor comparison as there is a 13 year difference between the two. Given the same power as my 911, I am not sure which I would like more.

[BK911]

My alltime favorite dream car is an early 911. Always was and always will be. But with that being said, I love my 914 too! It is ugly, but no uglier than an early 911 Targa. IMHO. I think it is ugly enough to be cool looking. And why argue of which to own? Get one of each! I am searching for a '69 Ghia coupe to finish the straight.

1. 911
2. 356 (Very close 2nd)
3. 914 / Ghia (tied for 3rd!)