1956 Buick 40 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 329 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |
