1952 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1977 Rover 2600 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 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | 40 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2820 mm |