1951 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2007 Dodge Caliber is newer by 56 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, 2007 Dodge Caliber (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 1951 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Caliber |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2640 mm |
