1954 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 41 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 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | 40 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
