1956 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Holden UTE

To start off, 2004 Holden UTE is newer by 48 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Holden UTE. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden UTE.

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