1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (238 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (467 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 917 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
