1956 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1967 Nissan Sunny is newer by 11 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1967 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1967 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | 40 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2290 mm |