1946 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1946 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1946 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Buick 40 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1974 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:
| 1946 Buick 40 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1080 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
