1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (250 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (309 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 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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