1979 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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 Cayenne (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
