1955 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2001 Mazda Roadster is newer by 46 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 37 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2001 Mazda Roadster. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2001 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1065 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2270 mm |
