1971 Porsche 917 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 38 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 311 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 839 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 917 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Porsche | SsangYong |
Model | 917 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 3199 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 318 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1637 kg |