1956 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 53 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | 40 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2890 mm |
