1953 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 51 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | 40 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |
