1955 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 55 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1329 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3200 mm |
