1957 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |