1953 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 56 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, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 378 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.
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, 2009 Honda Accord, 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2043 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |
