1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 917 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 798 kg |
