1954 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Ferrari 212
To start off, both 1954 Buick 40 and 1954 Ferrari 212 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 212. (163 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1954 Buick 40 | 1954 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 212 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 876 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2260 mm |