1952 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 16 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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | 40 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |
