1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 411 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 1968 Volkswagen 411. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 222 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (125 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 917 | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 917 | 411 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1679 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 125 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1020 kg |