1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1002 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (502 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Cutlass | 917 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 798 kg |
