1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 470 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
