1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 420 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Porsche 356 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 917 | 356 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1498 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 119 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 850 kg |