1956 Buick 40 vs. 1956 Fiat 1900
To start off, both 1956 Buick 40 and 1956 Fiat 1900 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1900. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1956 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | 40 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
