1953 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 57 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, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1953 Buick 40.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | 40 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |
