1954 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 23 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 40 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
