1953 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 50 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 1953 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 40 | Diamante |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2730 mm |
