1954 Buick 40 vs. 1965 Lotus 33
To start off, 1965 Lotus 33 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 1219 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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 | 1965 Lotus 33 | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | 40 | 33 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 10800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 456 kg |
