1952 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX 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 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | 40 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |