1956 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning 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, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (305 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | 40 | VX Lightning |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
