1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 40 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3110 mm |
