1953 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 17 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, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 40 | Comodoro |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2670 mm |
