1953 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 54 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, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | NSX |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2540 mm |