1956 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2002 Subaru Forester is newer by 46 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 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester 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, 2002 Subaru Forester 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 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 40 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
