1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 380 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 703 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Chevelle | 917 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 798 kg |