1950 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 430 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 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | 40 | Pathfinder |
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 | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2850 mm |