1952 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1970 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 18 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, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (112 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1970 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | 40 | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2340 mm |