1950 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 61 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 470 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 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | 40 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1999 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3078 mm |
