2009 GMC Envoy vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 GMC Envoy. (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Envoy.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Envoy | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
