1954 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 44 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.
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) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | SSM |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |