1954 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
