1954 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2002 Holden Berlina is newer by 48 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, 2002 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2002 Holden Berlina.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2002 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 40 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
