1954 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1210 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
