1952 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara.
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 Toyota Solara, 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
