1950 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 49 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 33 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1999 Daihatsu Terios 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. (105 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1999 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | 40 | Terios |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2430 mm |
