1954 Buick 40 vs. 1975 MG MGB
To start off, 1975 MG MGB is newer by 21 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 MG MGB.
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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1975 MG MGB | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | 40 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
