1956 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 54 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, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 185 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 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | 40 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2751 mm |
