1987 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 935 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
