1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1972 Porsche 917

To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 352 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 992 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

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