1981 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate.
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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
