1950 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 56 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, 2006 Volvo S60 (179 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60.
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, 2006 Volvo S60, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | 40 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
