1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1972 Porsche 917

To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 12 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 318 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 822 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti.

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