1970 Honda S800 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 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 453 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800.
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 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | S800 | 917 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 67 Nm | 610 Nm |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |