1953 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up
To start off, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is newer by 47 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, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot Kart Up.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | 40 | Kart Up |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
