1952 Buick 40 vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 21 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 17 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 160. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | 40 | 160 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |