1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1971 Porsche 917

To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 307 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 582 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.

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