1956 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 5 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
