1954 Buick 40 vs. 2003 McLaren F1
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 49 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 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2003 McLaren F1.
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, 2003 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2003 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Buick | McLaren |
| Model | 40 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 6062 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
