1951 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2540 mm |
