1950 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 46 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, 1996 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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, 1996 Honda CRX, 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | CRX |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2380 mm |
