1956 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 29 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
