1956 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 137 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 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 (462 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | 40 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
