1954 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 41 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 928 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |