1952 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 53 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 40 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1603 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2880 mm |
