1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 38 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.
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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | V6 | 40 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |