1973 Porsche 917 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 37 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 335 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 463 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 917 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 917 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2901 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1261 kg |
