1956 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 160 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 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1994 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | 40 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2890 mm |
