1979 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Porsche 911

To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 345 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2002 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.

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