1951 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 24 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 61 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1975 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | 40 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2170 mm |