2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 36 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 185 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (471 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Lumina | 917 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |