1951 Buick 40 vs. 1941 Maserati 8
To start off, 1951 Buick 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1941 Maserati 8.
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:
1951 Buick 40 | 1941 Maserati 8 | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | 40 | 8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |