1956 Buick 40 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 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 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1950 Buick 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 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | 40 | 40 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3090 mm |