1957 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | 40 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
