1949 Buick 40 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944.
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:
| 1949 Buick 40 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
