1970 Buick GS vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 160 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
