1956 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 195 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |