2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 864 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Rainier | 912 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
