1957 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 53 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 748 kg more than 1957 Buick 40. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 40 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2543 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2009 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3302 mm |
