1956 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 10 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | 40 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
