1952 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 28 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1952 Buick 40. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | 40 | Electra |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3030 mm |