1954 Buick 40 vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2003 TVR Tuscan 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
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 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2003 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | 40 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
