2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 1998 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 1998 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (392 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LaCrosse | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
