1997 Acura Integra vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1997 Acura Integra is newer by 47 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra.
Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (176 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Acura Integra | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | Integra | 40 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |