1950 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 62 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 215 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 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | 40 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2807 mm |
