1956 Buick 40 vs. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 486 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 40 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 2190 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3310 mm |
