1972 Buick GS vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 455 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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 GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
