1955 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1565 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
