1954 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 40 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1402 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |