1950 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |
