1955 Buick 40 vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1955 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | Sports |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2160 mm |
