1951 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 42 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 345 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | 40 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3090 mm |