1952 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Porsche 928.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 928 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2510 mm |