1953 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Lexus IS

To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 77 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.

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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.

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