1956 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 37 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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | 40 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2880 mm |
