1954 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 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 21 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | 40 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
