1980 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 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 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | 935 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
