1954 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 57 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 170 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1808 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |