1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1970 Porsche 917

To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 500 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 917 weights approximately 353 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.

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