1957 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Lexus GS
To start off, 2004 Lexus GS is newer by 47 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 28 more horse power than 2004 Lexus GS. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Lexus GS. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2004 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | 40 | GS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
