1954 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, both 1954 Buick 40 and 1954 Morris Cowley 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 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 621 kg more than 1954 Morris Cowley. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | 40 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |
