1956 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2010 Zenvo ST1 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 852 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2010 Zenvo ST1.
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, 2010 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 968 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2010 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Buick | Zenvo |
| Model | 40 | ST1 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3055 mm |
