1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 16 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, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 1029 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1300 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3090 mm |
