1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 911 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche 911. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
