1973 Porsche 914 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 464 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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, 1979 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 914 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Porsche | Buick |
| Model | 914 | Century |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
