1952 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 41 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 395 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 40 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |