1977 Buick Regal vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 23 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 104 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | 40 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3110 mm |
