1953 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2980 mm |
