1950 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 40 | Outback |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1821 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2741 mm |
