1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 5 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 446 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Violet | 917 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |