1951 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
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, 2011 Fiat Siena, 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | 40 | Siena |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2380 mm |