1946 Buick 40 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 27
To start off, both 1946 Buick 40 and 1946 Daimler DE 27 were released in the same year (1946). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Buick 40 (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1946 Buick 40.
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:
| 1946 Buick 40 | 1946 Daimler DE 27 | |
| Make | Buick | Daimler |
| Model | 40 | DE 27 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2540 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3520 mm |
