1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1954 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 356 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
