1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 46 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Porsche | Buick |
| Model | Pan Americana | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
