1956 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 34 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, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 111 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1990 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | 40 | LS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2820 mm |
