1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 917 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |