1957 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 46 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
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, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2003 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | Enzo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 651 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 658 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
