1954 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 42 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1235 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
