1954 Plymouth Belvedere vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Plymouth Belvedere weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Plymouth Belvedere | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Belvedere | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2451 mm |
