1951 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 537 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | 40 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2730 mm |