1990 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Porsche 911

To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 400 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.

Because 1993 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 1993 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.

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