1950 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 59 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | 40 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |
