1941 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1941 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1941 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Buick 40 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Buick 40 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1941 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1180 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |