1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1989 Buick Century
To start off, both 1989 Porsche 911 and 1989 Buick Century were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1989 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Century. 1989 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 1989 Buick Century | |
| Make | Porsche | Buick |
| Model | 911 | Century |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 854 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2662 mm |
