1954 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 24 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 930 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |