1956 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 31 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 (433 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 40 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 433 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |