1976 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | 356 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
