1972 Buick Skylark 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 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
