1980 Buick Electra vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 960 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1957 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1957 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Electra | 356 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |