1956 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 47 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, 2003 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 510 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier 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, 2003 Buick Rainier 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 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2003 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | 40 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2880 mm |
