1954 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1645 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
