1950 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 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 Q7 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | 40 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3002 mm |
