1954 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 50 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |