1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1972 Porsche 917

To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 343 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.

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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (394 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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