1956 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 51 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 77 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 270 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
Because 2007 Dodge Nitro 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
