1952 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 52 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, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2540 mm |
