1956 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 71 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 64 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
