1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 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, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 700 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |
