1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1985 Buick Century

To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.

Because 1972 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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