1948 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1994 Nissan Gloria is newer by 46 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1994 Nissan Gloria.
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 | 1994 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | 40 | Gloria |
Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1530 kg |