1954 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 54 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, 2008 Lexus IS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | 40 | IS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1482 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
