1952 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 59 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
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 | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3090 mm |