1951 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | 40 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2750 mm |