1979 Buick Century vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 490 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Century | 914 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
