1956 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 23 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) has 195 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 803 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | 40 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2110 mm |
