1956 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 39 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, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1995 Nissan Crew. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Buick 40 1995 Nissan Crew
Make Buick Nissan
Model 40 Crew
Year Released 1956 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5279 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1704 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2670 mm


 

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