1948 Buick 40 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice.
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:
1948 Buick 40 | 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 40 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 6476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |