1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 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 370 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 837 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 917 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 3532 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 276 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1635 kg |