1956 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 55 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1897 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2797 mm |