1978 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 710 kg more than 1976 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 Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
