1954 Buick 70 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1989 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |