1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1999 Honda Life

To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 27 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 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 917 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Porsche 917. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.

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