1980 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Estate | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |