1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1976 Subaru Rex is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 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 491 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Rex. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 917 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1976 Subaru Rex. 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Rex. (38 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 917 | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 917 | Rex |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 488 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 38 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 535 kg |