1951 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 235 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | 40 | Estate |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |