1957 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2004 Lotec C 1000 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, 2004 Lotec C 1000 (844 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 596 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2004 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2004 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2004 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Lotec |
| Model | 40 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 844 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
