1950 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Lexus GS
To start off, 1996 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus GS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1996 Lexus GS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | 40 | GS |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2810 mm |