1950 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1969 Mazda Familia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 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 65 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2200 mm |
