1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 11 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 473 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 917 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 917 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 993 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 65 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 750 kg |