1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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 199 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (321 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 752 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 917 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 917 | 928 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 4957 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 321 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 430 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1550 kg |