1956 Buick 40 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1964 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2190 mm |