1954 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 57 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 147 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1573 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
