1954 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 35 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 (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Mazda 929. 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 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
