1951 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 50 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | 40 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |
