1956 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 168 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
