1955 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2

To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.

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