1953 Buick 40 vs. 1982 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 911 (170 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 911. (258 Nm). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1982 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2270 mm |
