1972 Buick Skylark 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 Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |