1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Porsche 917

To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Continental. (421 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1652 kg more than 1973 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 917.

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