1954 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 395 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.

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