1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 9 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 385 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 492 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 917 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 917 | GTC |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2792 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 135 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1290 kg |
