1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 37 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 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 15 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | 40 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3090 mm |
