1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1986 Porsche 928

To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion.

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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (410 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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