1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 453 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 917 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Porsche 917 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Porsche 917. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 917 | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1335 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 108 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 795 kg |