1955 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 52 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, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 Buick 40.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | 40 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1815 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3060 mm |
