1952 Buick 40 vs. 1958 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1958 Porsche 550 A is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 550 A. (108 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 550 A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1958 Porsche 550 A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1952 Buick 40 | 1958 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 550 A |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2110 mm |