1950 Buick 40 vs. 1992 Honda Integra
To start off, 1992 Honda Integra is newer by 42 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 8 more horse power than 1992 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1992 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Honda Integra, 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1992 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | Integra |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |
