1984 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Porsche 964
To start off, 1992 Porsche 964 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 680 kg more than 1992 Porsche 964.
Because 1992 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 964 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 964. (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 964. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 964 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 964 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 1992 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | 964 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
