1952 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 49 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, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (244 Nm). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2270 mm |
