1951 Buick 40 vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1966 Porsche 906 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906.
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:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
