1956 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 40 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
