1951 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 48 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 42 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | 40 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2210 mm |
