1942 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1942 Buick 40. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1942 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Buick 40 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 156 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1020 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |