1957 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 50 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 82 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 377 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
