1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Porsche 917

To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 480 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 917 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.

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