1949 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1996 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Nissan Cefiro.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Buick 40 | 1996 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | 40 | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1430 kg |