1951 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 20 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 34 more horse power than 1971 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 898 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ginetta G21. (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ginetta G21.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1971 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Buick | Ginetta |
Model | 40 | G21 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2320 mm |