1954 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1970 Toyota Century is newer by 16 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 21 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Buick 40.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Century |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |