1954 Buick 70 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 468 kg more than 2004 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2360 mm |