1957 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 44 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 996 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |