1954 Buick 70 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 453 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 70 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 298 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2360 mm |
