1979 Buick Century vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 813 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Century | 906 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
