1974 Buick GS vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 451 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick GS | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | GS | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |