1951 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2001 Toyota Mark II 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 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
Because 2001 Toyota Mark II 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, 2001 Toyota Mark II 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
