1952 Buick 40 vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1956 Maserati 350S 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 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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 350S | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | 350S |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2330 mm |
