1979 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 390 kg more than 1990 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Electra | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |