1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1968 Toyota Century

To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century 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 393 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 1002 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.

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