1976 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | 993 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
