1970 Buick GS vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 125 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
