1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 40 | 40 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 462 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3110 mm |