1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1988 Renault 21

To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 17 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 445 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 21 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.

Because 1971 Porsche 917 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Porsche 917. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (129 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.

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