1977 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 260 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Estate | 928 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |