1970 Porsche 917 vs. 1969 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Steyr Haflinger 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 493 more horse power than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 917 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Porsche 917. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Steyr Haflinger.

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