1954 Buick 40 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 59 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 425 kg more than 2013 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1295 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2415 mm |
