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, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1995 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 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 | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |