1970 Porsche 917 vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 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 431 more horse power than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 352 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (144 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 917 | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 917 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1150 kg |
