1951 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | 40 | Starfire |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2470 mm |