1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1973 Porsche 917

To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 405 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.

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 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.

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