1978 Buick Century vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 410 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Century | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 191 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |