1951 Buick 40 vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 62 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 294 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3052 mm |
