1956 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra 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 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 89 kg more than 1994 Toyota Supra.
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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Supra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |