1956 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Lexus LS
To start off, 2004 Lexus LS 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, 2004 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus LS weights approximately 222 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.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus LS. (434 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2004 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | 40 | LS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2930 mm |
