1956 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 516 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.

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