1956 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 53 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 349 kg more than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
