1956 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will 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 90 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Will 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 Toyota Will 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2002 Toyota Will | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Will |
Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |