1954 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 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 330 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 40 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1390 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
