1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite 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 393 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
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 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (158 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Porsche | Triumph |
Model | 917 | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 158 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |