1950 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 50 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 40 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |
