1956 Buick 40 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 25 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 290 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | 40 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |
