1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Buick Estate
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 33 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 913 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
