1952 Buick 40 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 20 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 5,011 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 40 | Chevelle |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5011 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2850 mm |