1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 29 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Avanti Avanti | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | Avanti | Buick |
Model | Avanti | 40 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3090 mm |