1950 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | 40 | Equator |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3200 mm |