1948 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 36 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 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 | 1984 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | 40 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1460 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |