1953 Buick 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 60 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3246 mm |
