1974 Buick GS vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 37 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Buick GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2918 mm |
