1956 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2007 Infiniti FX 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, 2007 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2007 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | 40 | FX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
