1951 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 54 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | 40 | Marathon |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |