1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 890 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1977 Buick Estate | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 40 | Estate |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |