1985 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 495 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | 993 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| 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 | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
