1951 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 34 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Celica |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2530 mm |