1972 Buick GS vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 210 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
