1957 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 944. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (330 Nm). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2390 mm |
