1954 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, both 1954 Buick 40 and 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
