1950 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 60 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 192 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.
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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2764 mm |
