1956 Buick 40 vs. 1999 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3110 is newer by 43 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 118 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3110. 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 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1999 GAZ 3110 | |
Make | Buick | GAZ |
Model | 40 | 3110 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |