1950 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1990 Toyota Camry is newer by 40 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, 1990 Toyota Camry (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1990 Toyota Camry.
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, 1990 Toyota Camry, 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Camry. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1990 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
