1983 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 310 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
