1976 Buick Estate vs. 1964 Porsche 356

To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 948 kg more than 1964 Porsche 356. 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. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1964 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1964 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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