1976 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
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 Estate (435 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Estate | Boxster |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 335 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |