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. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1233 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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.

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