1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 25 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 326 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 917 | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 917 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 194 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
