1951 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 58 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 750 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 40 | Express |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3440 mm |
