1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1150 mm |
