1954 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |