1957 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z

To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.

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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Buick 40 2010 Nissan 370Z
Make Buick Nissan
Model 40 370Z
Year Released 1957 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 248 HP 332 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1795 kg 1586 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1849 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2550 mm


 

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