1950 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 40 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2685 mm |