1950 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Lancia 2000
To start off, 1971 Lancia 2000 is newer by 21 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, 1971 Lancia 2000 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia 2000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 Lancia 2000.
Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Lancia 2000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia 2000. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1971 Lancia 2000 | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | 40 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2490 mm |