1954 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 15 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 40 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1395 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
