1952 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 55 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 35 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 47 kg more than 1952 Buick 40.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | 40 | Pregio |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2590 mm |