1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1956 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1956 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 356 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
