1953 Buick 40 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 46 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, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 290 kg more than 1953 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | 40 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2830 mm |
