1952 Buick 40 vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, 1956 Maserati 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 879 kg more than 1956 Maserati 300.
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:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2320 mm |
