1973 Porsche 917 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 473 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 182 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 917 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 917 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1507 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 980 kg |
