1951 Buick 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 120 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.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza, 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2775 mm |
