1973 Porsche 917 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 798 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.

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