1952 Buick 40 vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1973 Triumph TR6.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | 40 | TR6 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2250 mm |