1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1996 Buick Roadmaster and 1996 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. 1996 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Roadmaster | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 540 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 | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |