1952 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Honda Legend

To start off, 1995 Honda Legend is newer by 43 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, 1995 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 Honda Legend.

Because 1952 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.

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