1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | 100 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3090 mm |
