1956 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 44 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, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2630 mm |
