1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Porsche 917

To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Porsche 917 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 472 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 2 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.

Because 1973 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 1973 Porsche 917. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Austin Allegro, 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.

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