1954 Buick 70 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1954 Buick 70 and 1954 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1183 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 70 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2110 mm |
