1971 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
Because 1993 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Prix | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6545 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 73 L |
