1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1963 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 110 | 40 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3090 mm |