1955 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 51 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 647 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 40 | SSR |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1078 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |
