1956 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Buick 40 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model 40 Corvette
Year Released 1956 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5279 cc 6998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 252 HP 506 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 462 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 104.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 101.6 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1451 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2690 mm


 

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