1956 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 42 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 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | Today |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |