1985 Buick Estate vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1958 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1958 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1958 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | 356 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
