1980 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | 965 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
