1954 Buick 70 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 59 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 518 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 1954 Buick 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Buick 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 70 | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1292 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2450 mm |