1950 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 43 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, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord.
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, 1993 Honda Accord, 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1993 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | Accord |
Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |