1954 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla 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, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Buick 40 1968 Toyota Corolla
Make Buick Toyota
Model 40 Corolla
Year Released 1954 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4328 cc 1077 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 720 kg
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2290 mm