1952 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 22 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | 40 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2750 mm |