1954 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 55 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 40 | Raider |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1540 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3340 mm |
