1972 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 454 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 267 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Rekord | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Rekord | 917 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 798 kg |