1950 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 58 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Kia Sportage 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | 40 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2640 mm |
