1978 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Porsche 911

To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 465 kg more than 1999 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) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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