1954 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 54 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1415 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
