1956 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 56 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 44 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.
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 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 40 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2880 mm |
