1948 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2005 Honda Vamos is newer by 57 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 4,064 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 685 kg more than 2005 Honda Vamos.
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 | 2005 Honda Vamos | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | Vamos |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4064 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 960 kg |