1976 Buick Estate vs. 1975 Porsche 914
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 924 kg more than 1975 Porsche 914.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1975 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Estate | 914 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |