1956 Buick 40 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 57 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | Z |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1845 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
