1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 775 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
