1966 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Porsche 911

To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,572 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Buick Electra. (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Buick Electra weights approximately 610 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.

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. 1966 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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