1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 14 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 370 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 419 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 917 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 917 | 924 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2478 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 195 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1217 kg |