1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 650 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 993. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Centurion | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Centurion | 993 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2280 mm |