1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 419 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Flaminia | 917 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |