1956 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Terios 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 579 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2006 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | 40 | Terios |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
