1954 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 40 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2960 mm |
