1956 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 216 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
