1950 Buick 40 vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1950 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1950 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:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 40 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3030 mm |
