1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 389 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | GTV | 917 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 798 kg |
