1956 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 294 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 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | 40 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2814 mm |
