1956 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 21 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 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | 40 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |