1954 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux 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, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3090 mm |