1956 Buick 40 vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 31 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, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR 420. (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR 420.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1987 TVR 420 | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | 40 | 420 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4225 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2390 mm |