1973 Porsche 917 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 348 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 324 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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Porsche 917 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 917 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2994 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 256 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1122 kg |