1954 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 56 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | 40 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2900 mm |