1954 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1967 Maserati Mexico is newer by 13 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, 1967 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mexico.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1967 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |
