1982 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1971 Porsche 917

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Porsche 917. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. (285 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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