1954 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1999 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 45 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, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 164 kg more than 1954 Buick 40.
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 (309 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (290 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1999 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
