1979 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 470 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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 Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Estate | 968 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |