1941 Buick 40 vs. 1941 Cadillac 60
To start off, both 1941 Buick 40 and 1941 Cadillac 60 were released in the same year (1941). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1941 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1941 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1941 Buick 40. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Buick 40 | 1941 Cadillac 60 | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 40 | 60 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1824 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3230 mm |
