1956 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 13 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 40 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
