1951 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 39 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, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1951 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Buick 40 1990 Nissan Pintara
Make Buick Nissan
Model 40 Pintara
Year Released 1951 1990
Engine Size 4066 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 119 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 168 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2560 mm


 

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