1952 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 25 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 40 | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2750 mm |