1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 30 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Avanti Avanti.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | 40 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3110 mm |
