1969 Buick GS vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 450 kg more than 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |
