1952 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 27 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 14 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1979 Buick Century | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | 40 | Century |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |