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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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 | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2850 mm |