Now here's something that might surprise you...

[KS]

We all tend to think the 356 Speedster is a little car, and that later 911s, with arches and spoilers, were bulky...



Been wanting to do this comparison for some time and we finally managed to get the two cars together.

[roy mawbey]

Yes, surprised me Keith. I thought you would see a real difference side by side.

Roy

[Del]

nice picture!

they still look tiny when you see them on the road being driven.

surely they are narrower / have a shorter wheelbase? shorter?

[Tosh]

Have you a nose/tail on shot?

[KS]

[KS]

356 Speedster (911 Speedster):
Length: 3945mm (4290mm)
Width: 1666mm (1775mm Wide body or 1651mm non-Sport)
Wheelbase: 2100mm (2271mm)
Kerb weight: 813kg (1327kg)

[964RS]

People forget that even up to the 993 Porsche 911s were very small in comparison to most 'other' vehicles...

[Del]

We all tend to think the 356 Speedster is a little car, and that later 911s, with arches and spoilers, were bulky...



Been wanting to do this comparison for some time and we finally managed to get the two cars together.

I thought I'd seen these before somewhere!

[Del]

Keith you should have just asked me instead of waiting ages!

[alfacat]

[Mitch]

Those pics & numbers did surprise me Keith.. and the scale comparison made me chuckle!

Continuing the theme.....

[KS]

Funny because things that bring you pleasure usually shrink with age...