1951 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 384 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa.
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 Nissan Versa, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | Versa |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2601 mm |
