1950 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1996 Mazda Levante 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 Mazda Levante (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1996 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | Levante |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2230 mm |
