1956 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 451 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 2012 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4000 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 | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2789 mm |
