1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion.
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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Centurion | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2360 mm |