1956 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Dodge Venom
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 38 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. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1994 Dodge Venom | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Venom |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
