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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 240 kg more than 1951 Buick 40.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
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 | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |
