1969 Buick GS vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 26 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 968 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
