1954 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 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, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2840 mm |
