1956 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 Toyota Caldina 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
