1952 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 303 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3240 mm |