1970 Porsche 917 vs. 1963 Steyr 700C

To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 500 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 917 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.

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