1976 Opel Commodore vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 379 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 487 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Opel Commodore | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 917 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2783 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 798 kg |