1951 Buick 40 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 37 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 265 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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.

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