1979 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 50 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Regal | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |