1955 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | NSX |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1445 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |