1952 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 47 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | 40 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2700 mm |
