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Norev vs. Solido: Two Takes on the Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The Norev 187372 and Solido S1812107 both bring the white-and-green Porsche 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS to a 1:18 collection. Their similar colors make them easy to compare at first glance. The more useful differences appear when you decide how you want to display the car: with the doors open, with the wheels turned, or simply parked on a shelf.
The two Porsches at a glance
| Detail | Norev 187372 | Solido S1812107 |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | 1:18 | 1:18 |
| Car year in the maker's catalog | 2022 | 2024 |
| Opening parts | Three openings listed; the photo on this page shows the left door and front hood open | Opening front doors |
| Steering | Check with the seller if this matters to your display | Steerable wheels |
The 2024 in Solido’s model name refers to the car. Solido dates this miniature’s release to 2026. Keep that distinction in mind if you collect models by the year of the full-size Porsche.
Choose your Porsche
Compare the photos and current details for the two exact models discussed here.
Norev 187372 — Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 1:18
The open front hood offers another way to display this white-and-green Porsche. Check the photos for the view you want to see on your shelf.
Solido S1812107 — Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 1:18
Opening front doors and steerable wheels suit a door-open, three-quarter display. The photo shows the model both in its packaging and on its own.
Which parts do you want to open?
If you enjoy photographing interiors, an open door gives you a much better view of the seats and dashboard. The Norev photo shows the left door open, while Solido lists opening front doors for its model. Solido's steerable wheels also let you change the stance for a front three-quarter photograph.
The Norev is shown with its front hood raised, too. That can give you another way to arrange it on a shelf or photograph its details. Norev lists three openings but does not name all three in the product text. If you specifically want to see beneath the rear engine cover, ask for a photo of that exact feature before buying either model. The open front hood does not answer that question.
Handle the moving parts gently and follow any instructions supplied with the model.
Choose the view you will enjoy
A car on a high shelf is seen differently from one on a desk. From above, you will notice the roof and hood; at eye level, the side graphics and wheels become more prominent. Compare the Norev and Solido product photos from similar angles, especially the angle you expect to see every day.
Look closely at the carbon-look details if those are part of the appeal. That wording describes the finish on the miniature; it is not a promise of real carbon-fiber panels.
Leave room for the car and its open doors
Before ordering a display case, check the model's actual length, width and height. Neither manufacturer's page gives a full set of external dimensions for these two references. Allow for the mirrors, rear wing and any panels you want to leave open, then compare that space with the case's usable interior.
Check what comes in the box as well. A display base does not necessarily include a clear cover. If you already have a cabinet, make sure the case itself will fit on the shelf.
For a door-open photograph with turned wheels, the Solido offers the features you need. If the Norev's open-hood view appeals to you, its photo shows what that arrangement looks like. Let the view you want guide the choice, and confirm any feature or measurement that your display depends on.
Still choosing a Porsche? Browse our Porsche diecast collection. For more display and buying help, visit the Diecast Model Guides or return to Product Guides.
