1971 Buick GS vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 102 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 928 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
