1951 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Seat 1430

To start off, 1969 Seat 1430 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 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 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.

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