1955 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 430. (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 430.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | 40 | 430 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1190 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |