1954 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
