1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1957 Buick 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1957 Buick 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | 2-Litre | 40 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3110 mm |