1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural

To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural 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 431 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 732 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.

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