1950 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.
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 | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2860 mm |
