1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is newer by 8 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | 3000 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3090 mm |
