2001 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 30 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 367 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 922 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (455 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Trans Am | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Trans Am | 917 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 455 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 798 kg |