1977 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 385 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Electra | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |