1957 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 42 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. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Supra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 1050 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2630 mm |