1984 Buick Electra vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 765 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | 914 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
