1950 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 404 is newer by 25 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 59 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1975 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | 40 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2850 mm |
