1979 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 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 Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1974 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1974 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
