1951 Buick 40 vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1951 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1949 Morris Six. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | 40 | Six |
Year Released | 1951 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |