1950 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Fiat Punto
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto 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 34 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Fiat Punto, 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1999 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | 40 | Punto |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2470 mm |
