1956 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 49 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 7 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 245 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| 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 | 252 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
