1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1969 Porsche 911

To start off, 1985 Buick Wildcat is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911. 1985 Buick Wildcat has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Wildcat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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