1971 Buick GS vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 482 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.

Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (1,022 Nm) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS.

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