1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1996 Buick Skylark 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Skylark weights approximately 171 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
Because 1996 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (650 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
