1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 16 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409.
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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 409 | 40 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3090 mm |