1956 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Cadillac LMP
To start off, 2001 Cadillac LMP is newer by 45 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, 2001 Cadillac LMP (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac LMP should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40.
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 (433 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac LMP. (401 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac LMP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2001 Cadillac LMP | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 40 | LMP |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3090 mm |
