1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 6 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 35 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1000 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3090 mm |
