2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1972 Porsche 917

To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 331 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise.

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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.

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