1954 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 39 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1116 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
