1949 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 58 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 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 50 kg more than 1949 Buick 40.
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 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1915 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
