1952 Buick 40 vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 61 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 596 kg more than 1952 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | 40 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2012 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3429 mm |
